Red Man Syndrome: Revision history

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30 August 2025

  • curprev 12:5512:55, 30 August 2025‎ Ostermayer talk contribs‎ 4,169 bytes +4,169‎ Created page with "==Background== '''Red man syndrome''' (RMS) is an adverse reaction associated with the rapid intravenous (IV) infusion of vancomycin, a glycopeptide. It is characterized by flushing, erythema (redness), and pruritus (itching) primarily affecting the upper body, often the face, neck, and torso—hence the name. RMS is not a true allergic reaction but rather an anaphylactoid response mediated by histamine release from mast cells. It typically occurs during or shor..."
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