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Which antibiotics cause red man syndrome?
Vancomycin.
What is red man syndrome?
Red Man Syndrome is a reaction to the drug vancomycin. Patients typically develop symptoms within 5 or 10 minutes of receiving the drug, and they experience itching and flushing of the face, neck, & torso. They may also experience swelling of the lips, face, or eyes and/or a drop in blood pressure, but this is less frequent. Red Man Syndrome is not a true allergy, even though the symptoms look similar to an allergic reaction. When signs of red man syndrome appear, the first step is often to stop the vancomycin infusion. Some patients may receive antihistamine medications before the drug is restarted. It is common practice to infuse the vancomycin at a slower rate thereafter. If the drug is given again, Red Man Syndrome can usually be avoided by pre-treating the patient with antipyretic and antihistamine medications (like acetaminophen and diphenhydramine) and infusing the drug at the slower rate.
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Who has little man syndrome?
John Hirleman ;)
Why did that that man invent down syndrome or named it after him?
i don't know why he invented down syndrome or named it after him.
Why do people turn red when taking vancomycin?
Vancomycin is a very strong antibiotic. It has a low pH <5 which is very harsh on the tissues in the body and irritates the veins. it is usually one of the strongest general antibiotic a hospital will carry. it is commonly used to treat staphylococcal infections, especially nosocomial ones. Turning red is commonly known as "Red-Man Syndrome". Red-man syndrome is a non-allergic histamine reaction. Symptoms may include skin flushing; a rash on the face, chest, neck, & scalp; itching; and hypotension. Do not scratch, it only makes it worse! If you develop any of these symptoms, stop the infusion immediately if you suspect a hypersensitivity reaction. (that pretty much means you are just overly sensitive to the antibiotic). Because this antibiotic is so stong, red-mans is fairly common. Effective treatment is usually a dose of an antihistamine (such as benadryl). Once the rash disappears you can administer vancomycin again, but usually at a slower rate if taking it intravenously. hope this helped, Undergrad Med Student :)
What age does Angelman Syndrome occur?
Angel-man syndrome's usual occurrence's is after birth and is sometimes genetic.
Who does angel-man syndrome affect?
the nervous system
Is angel man syndrome sex linked?
nope
What is India Rubber Man Syndrome?
trojan woman and trojan man had sex to make rubber man
Can soneone with aspergers syndrome be a fire man?
If they wanted to, yes
What is the treatments for red man's syndrome?
acetaminophen and antihistamine (diphenhydramine).
