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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 else can I help you with?
Which antibiotics cause red man syndrome?
Vancomycin.
How vancomycin drug form red man syndrome?
Profanity
What color lab tube for a Vancomycin peak draw?
red
What should a nurse expect when patient is receiving 4th dose of IV Vancomycin and her face and neck are red and she is itching and shivering?
i thought it would be an allergic reaction to Vancomycin?
What test tube would you use for vancomycin peak level?
red top tube.
What test tube would you use to draw blood for a vancomycin trough level?
Red top, no gel.
What color tube does a vancomycin trough level go in?
Yellow or serum tube
What test tube would you use to draw blood for a vancomycin peak level?
A red-top tube (serum separator tube) would typically be used to draw blood for a vancomycin peak level test. This tube contains a clot activator and gel separator to obtain serum for testing.
What color does Pyridium turn your urine?
Pyridium, also known as phenazopyridine, can turn your urine an orange to red color. This is a normal and harmless side effect of taking the medication.
What color does white people turn when you hit them?
Usually their skin will turn rosy red when you hit them, but can turn blue and purple if you hit them hard enough.
Can you turn on red in Pennsylvania?
No, you cannot turn on red in Pennsylvania.
Why do people turn purple or blue when they are being suffocated?
Red blood cells need oxygen. Oxygen is what gives blood that bright red color. When blood is lacking oxygen, it turns dark and that's why people turn purple or blue.
