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Rapid intravenous vancomycin administration may cause severe hypotension, including shock and rarely cardiac arrest, histamine-like responses, and maculopapular or erythematous rash known as red man's syndrome or red neck syndrome.
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- Vancomycin 500mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion vialsBowmed Ibisqus Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 3Document updated
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