Related Experiment Videos
Extensive fixed drug eruption secondary to vancomycin.
Elaine S Gilmore1, Jared S Friedman, Dean S Morrell
1Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
Pediatric Dermatology
|October 6, 2004
Summary
Fixed drug eruption is a rare adverse drug reaction. This report details a second case of vancomycin-induced fixed drug eruption affecting a large body surface area.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacovigilance
Background:
- Fixed drug eruption (FDE) is an infrequent adverse drug event.
- Commonly associated with antibiotics and NSAIDs.
Observation:
- This report describes a second documented case of vancomycin-induced FDE.
- The eruption involved an extensive body surface area.
Findings:
- Vancomycin can cause fixed drug eruption.
- Extensive cutaneous involvement is possible.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering vancomycin in FDE diagnosis.
- Suggests potential for widespread skin reactions with vancomycin.