Concurrent Therapy-Induced Red Man Syndrome in an Infant- A Case Report
Dr. Bipul Kumar Das
, Dr. Dibyajyoti Saikia , Dr. Murchana Khound , Dr Shantasree Ghosh
Vancomycin, Red Man Syndrome (RMS), Infant, Concurrent Medication, Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid
Vancomycin, vital in paediatric care, exhibits varied side effects. Instances of adverse reactions during concurrent medication use, particularly in infants, are limited. We present an infant's unique adverse reaction to vancomycin alongside amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. A 9mo old infant, admitted with respiratory distress, developed erythematous rashes within minutes of vancomycin infusion. Ceasing vancomycin alleviated the rash, yet subsequent respiratory distress required non-invasive support. Blood cultures were sterile, and the child recovered after a 7d injectable amoxicillin-clavulanic acid course. This rare case highlights an infant's adverse reaction post-vancomycin infusion, emphasizing the complexity of Red Man Syndrome (RMS). Despite no apparent risk factors, the role of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in RMS warrants exploration during combined vancomycin therapy, notably in infants.
"Concurrent Therapy-Induced Red Man Syndrome in an Infant- A Case Report", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no.19 - 21, April-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2404002.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 4,
April-2024
Pages : 19 - 21
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_210541
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2404002
Downloads: 000347454
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: Guwahati, Assam, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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