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Can vancomycin cause heart issues?

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Vancomycin infusion reaction, a hypersensitivity response, occurs in 5% to 50% of hospitalized patients receiving the antibiotic intravenously [1.4.2]. The critical question for many is, can vancomycin cause heart issues? The answer lies in its indirect effects, primarily driven by the rate of administration.