Zithromax, known generically as azithromycin, is an antibiotic manufactured by Pfizer. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat and reproductive organs. Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide antibiotic and works by … [Read more...]
Zithromax: An Overview of Potential Side Effects
Antibiotic Zithromax Linked to Potential Liver Problems
Zithromax is a widely used antibiotic that is most often used to treat bacterial sinus infections in adults and ear infections in children. Made by Pfizer, Zithromax was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1992. Most antibiotics are taken for 10 to 14 days; however, Zithromax is usually prescribed in a five-day … [Read more...]
Macrolide Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
Macrolide Antibiotic Risk Of Epilepsy Or Cerebral Palsy. New research suggests that the use of macrolide antibiotics during pregnancy could increase the risk of giving birth to a child with epilepsy or cerebral palsy. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH) in London, was published … [Read more...]
