Maculopapular Rash Induced by Oral Vancomycin

摘要

To the Editor—Oral vancomycin is believed to be an ideal drug for treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI); an important reason cited is that oral vancomycin is not systemically absorbed, resulting in high levels in the colonic lumen, with serum levels being virtually nil [1]. We report our experience with a patient who developed an adverse effect secondary to absorption of oral vancomycin; we also provide a literature review.