Supportive drugs

Question 1

Glycopeptides –> Vancomycin

Answer 1

vesicant

MOA:
inhibit glycopeptide polymerization and thus inhibits cell wall synthesis

Adverse Effect:
RED MAN’S SYNDROME
nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity

Question 2

Red Man’s Syndrome

Answer 2

• Vancomycin induced
• S&S:
  erythematous flushing
  tingling, pruritus involving face
  neck
  arms
  upper torso