Grey baby syndrome is caused by: (A) Amikacin, (B) Tetracycline, (C) Vancomycin, (D) Chloramphenicol
Answer is D. Amikacin - nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity and neuromuscular blockade Tetracycline - nephrotoxicity when given along with diuretics, phototoxicity, , affect dentition and bones in young children, Fanconi syndrome and Renal tubular acidosis. Vancomycin - red man syndrome Chloramphenicol- grey baby syndrome,nephrotoxicity,ototoxicity.