What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and How is it Related to Zithromax?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe reaction that affects the skin and mucous membranes. It causes a rash that spreads and blisters, ultimately causing the top layer of the skin to shed and die. When SJS affects more than 30 percent of the body, it is referred to as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). SJS can be caused by viral … [Read more...]
Zithromax may Lead to Serious Kidney Side Effects
Zithromax (Azithromycin) is among the most popular antibiotics prescribed in the United States; however, the drug has been tied to a variety of serious side effects, including those involving the kidneys. Zithromax, manufactured by Pfizer Inc., received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in 1992 and is prescribed to … [Read more...]
Zithromax: An Overview of Potential Side Effects
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...]
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...]
FDA Calls Pfizer Zithromax Brochure was False and Misleading
Pfizer Inc. has been hit with a warning letter from federal health regulators over a brochure the company used to promote its Zithromax antibiotic. According to a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warning letter dated June 19, 2012, the Zithromax brochure was deemed false and misleading because it: Omitted and minimized … [Read more...]
