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Red Man Syndrome

ID 3521

Red man syndrome is a side effect of the drug Vancomycin, resulting in flushing and a rash on the face/neck area and the upper torso. Red man syndrome normally takes effect within 10 minutes of an infusion of Vancomycin.

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