Adverse effects of vancomycin in children
a review of 22 cases
Keywords:
Vancomycin, Adverse effects, Children, AntibioticsAbstract
Vancomycin has been frequently recommended for the treatment of multi-resistant infections.Twenty-two children undergoing vancomycin treatment were observed. Nine adverse effects were registered in 6 children: eosinophilia in 5 cases, skin rash in 2 cases, and an increase in plasma creatinine in 2 cases. All adverse effects remitted with withdrawal of the drug.
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