Extensive fixed drug eruption secondary to vancomycin.

Abstract

Fixed drug eruption is an infrequent but well-known adverse event most commonly associated with antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. We herein describe a second reported instance of vancomycin-induced fixed drug eruption involving an extensive area of the body surface.

• Authors: Elaine S Gilmore, Jared S Friedman, Dean S Morrell
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2004 Sep-Oct Vol. 21 Issue 5 Pg. 600-2 ISSN: 0736-8046 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15461771 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Vancomycin

Topics

• Adolescent
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Drug Eruptions (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Humans
• Hydrocephalus
• Male
• Meningocele
• Spinal Dysraphism
• Staphylococcal Infections (drug therapy)
• Vancomycin (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt