Facial Flushing and Drugs
Certain drugs can cause the sudden or gradual appearance of a red, burning face. Any drug that releases histamine, vasoactive peptide (substance P), or prostaglandin can cause facial flushing. Examples of these types of drugs are:
- Nitroglycerin
- Nifedipine
- Niacin
- Vancomycin
- Calcitonin
- Ethanol
- Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse)
- Corticotrophin-releasing Hormone
