Zithromax SJS rash is a potentially life-threatening condition that results in the skin experiencing a painful chemical burn from the inside out.

Antibiotic Zithromax (generic name azithromycin) has been linked to the rare but excruciating Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS).

Zithromax is a semi-synthetic antibiotic with azalide as its main ingredient. Developed in 1980, Zithromax is often prescribed to treat strep throat, respiratory infections and pneumonia.

What Is Zithromax SJS Rash?

Zithromax SJS rash
is an extreme allergic reaction to medication that begins with a fever and rash, but progresses to blistering, painful skin peeling and open sores. A serious malady, it can be fatal in 5% to 15% of cases.

Sores can even develop in the eyes, causing severe pain and blindness.

Frighteningly, Zithromax SJS rash can progress to an advanced stage called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), which causes victims to shed large sheets of skin and to develop raw, painful sores in the mouth, eyes and vagina.

These mucous membranes react the same way the skin does, by filling up with fluid generated by the immune system in a severe allergic reaction to the medication.

As sheets of skin peel away, large areas of raw skin are exposed. The patient is then at risk of contracting infection and sepsis (blood infection).

Zithromax SJS rash victims and TEN victims are often placed into medically induced comas because the pain is so intense.

Victims often see a class action lawsuit against the drug manufacturer as the only way to obtain compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering and other expenses.

NIH Reveals Zithromax SJS Rash Patient

A 62-year-old woman had taken a course of Zithromax for an upper respiratory infection. Ten days later, she was admitted to the hospital for evaluation of a severe rash.

Even though she felt better after a few days she started to see a a flat, discolored rash develop over her palms. She soon had a  fever and chills as well as a reddish discoloration around her eyes.

The rash quickly spread to her feet. Routine blood tests ruled out inflammatory rheumatic disease. Her symptoms were indicative of Zithromax SJS rash.

To reduce the inflammation, she was given methylprednisolone for what was diagnosed as Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Fortunately, her condition improved in several days as her fever went away and her skin lesions gradually disappeared.

A 19-year-old young lady from Australia wasn’t as lucky. Danika saw her SJS symptoms progress rapidly, from her eyes and lips swelling to a small rash on her chest to a full body rash.

After a misdiagnosis at a local hospital, Danika was sent home where her condition worsened as she developed blisters all over her body and inside her mouth.

Admission to another hospital soon followed. Danika had to have a feeding tube because her mouth was so badly burned it had to be fused shut. The top layers of skin from her chest, back, arms and face peeled off, creating an environment prime for infection and other complications.

Despite the pain and the physical and emotional scars, Danika survived.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome is not to be taken lightly. If you or someone you know has suffered from Zithromax SJS rash, you could benefit from seeking legal counsel.