Investigation into Zithromax Side Effects Continues

Often referred to as Z-Pak, Zithromax was authorized by the FDA in 1991 and quickly became a very popular antibiotic within the past two decades. The appeal of this new antibiotic was that the treatment period was significantly shorter than other antibiotics used for the same purpose. In 2011 alone, there were over 55 million Zithromax treatments prescribed in the U.S., with total revenues reaching upwards of $460 million. Z-Pak is most commonly prescribed to treat simple bacterial infections, including pneumonia, earaches, sore throats and bronchitis.

Z-Pak’s Link to Sudden Death

With the New England Medical Journal study and increased media scrutiny, the FDA made a public statement outlining their intention to review the study and determine if Zithromax causes an increased risk of heart problems leading to sudden death. The FDA plans to review claims in the study that assert that patients who are at a higher risk while taking Z-Pak include those who fall into one of the following categories:

* Cardiac Stents Implanted
* Diabetics
* Previous Heart Attack
* Previous Heart Failure
* Undergone Bypass Surgery

New Warnings Added to Zithromax Label

Another study conducted on a particular class of antibacterial drugs, known as macrolides, was reviewed by the FDA in 2011. Macrolides have been linked to QT interval and prolonged cardiac repolarization which can result in an increased risk of torsades de pointes and cardiac arrhythmia. Zithromax belongs to this class of antibacterial drug and, as a result, the FDA revised the warning label of Z-Pak to include irregular heart rhythms as one of its side effects.

Get the Compensation You Deserve

There have been numerous Zithromax heart attack lawsuits that have arisen as a result of these severe side effects. The absence of proper warning labels has led to many unnecessary deaths that may have been prevented if patients taking the antibiotic had been aware of the serious heart side effects of Z-Pak.

If you or someone you know has suffered a heart attack or other Zithromax side effect, you may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, medical costs and any other injuries sustained during the use of the drug.

Please visit the Zithromax Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation page for more information. Here you will be able to submit your information as well as obtain legal advice on your situation and potential lawsuit. Compensation will be based on your individual circumstance and the severity of the effects caused by Zithromax.