Zithromax Sudden Death Lawsuit
Zithromax May Cause Sudden Death. Azithromycin, an antibiotic sold under the brand name Zithromax and known popularly as "Z-Pak," may be associated with an increased risk of sudden heart-related deaths. In May 2012, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found that people taking ‘Zithromax’ were two times … [Read more...]
Zithromax Side Effects May Result In Liver Damage Lawsuits
Zithromax Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. In 2001, the Zithromax label was updated to include warnings about its potential to cause liver damage. Zithromax is one of a class of antibiotics called macrolides. An antibiotic of this class is eliminated from the body through the liver. This, coupled with the fact that Zithromax is a very … [Read more...]
Initial Symptoms of SJS can Resemble Flu
Initial Symptoms SJS Zithromax Side Effect. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zithromax, known by its generic name as azithromycin, in order to treat mild to moderate bacterial infections. One possible side effect associated with Zithromax is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a rare but serious skin reaction. Since … [Read more...]
Children Blindness Linked to Zithromax
FDA Warned Pfizer Side Effects Related Zithromax. Zithromax is a widely used antibiotic prescribed to treat bacterial infections in children as well as adults, but recent studies have discovered links between Zithromax and blindness in children. Zithromax was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1991. Because … [Read more...]
Zithromax Serious Kidney Side Effects
Alleged Kidney Damaged Caused by Zithromax. The widely prescribed antibiotic Zithromax (azithromycin) has been associated with a number of serious side effects. A recent concern has been kidney side effects. Patients taking Zithromax allege the drug has caused kidney damage, Top Class Actions reports. Kidney damage can be a very … [Read more...]
Side Effects Associated with Zithromax
Pfizer's Zithromax Benefits & Serious Side Effects. Pfizer's Zithromax (azithromycin) is a popular antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat and reproductive organs. Zithromax treats infections by inhibiting … [Read more...]
Zithromax Liver Toxicity Risk
The Side Effects of Zithromax. Zithromax (azithromycin) is a very common antibiotic used to treat mild to moderate bacterial infections. Zithromax is often prescribed to patients with acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), urethritis, and other conditions caused by … [Read more...]
FDA Comments On Z-Pak Sudden Death Risk
The Highest Risks Were in Z-Pak Patients. A study linking Zithromax (an antibiotic known generically as azithromycin, and popularly as Z-Pak) to an increased risk of sudden, heart-related deaths has caught the attention of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). In a statement issued yesterday, the agency said it is reviewing … [Read more...]
Zithromax, Amoxicillin, Other Antibiotics Don’t Help Sinus Infections
Zithromax, Amoxicillin, Other Antibiotics. Antibiotics like zithromax and amoxicillin don’t work on sinus infection, and steroids aren’t much help either. In fact, some over-the-counter drugs and old home remedies might be far better than the antibiotic – steroid combo many doctors prescribe for sinus infections. Sinus … [Read more...]
