Liver Damage Linked to Zithromax, Z-Pak

Reports Suggest Pfizer Knew About Potential Side Effects

There have been some reports that have suggested Pfizer was aware of the potential side effects of Zithromax as far back as 1998 or 1999, but did not choose to change their warning label until they were the FDA required them to in 2000. It was then that the warning label was changed to include warnings that there had been reports that some patients who had taken Z-Pak had experienced liver failure, necrosis, abnormal liver function and jaundice.

What Does Zithromax Treat?

Zithromax is a popular antibiotic that is used as a mild to moderate treatment for children and adults. Available to the public since 1992, Zithromax is prescribed in four different forms, all of which are short-term treatment periods of five days or less. Commonly used to treat children’s ear infections, Zithromax is also used to treat bacterial aggravations of pneumonia, skin infections, chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and sexually transmitted diseases, such as Chlamydia.

Symptoms Associated with Zithromax Liver Damage

Signs and symptoms of liver damage that have been linked to the use of the antibiotic include the following:

• Abdominal Pain
• Dark Urine
• Fever
• Jaundice
• Nausea
• Severe Fatigue
• Vomiting

In some cases, these symptoms become so severe that it can lead to liver failure, which requires the patient to undergo a liver transplant. Once liver damage occurs, the only way to stop it from progressing is to cease taking the drug that is causing the damage. Patients should also avoid other medications that are also processed through the liver.

What’s Next?

New lawsuits are being filed every day against large corporations who have caused patients to suffer severe and adverse side effects from medications that were not properly labeled. If you or someone you know has been prescribed Zithromax, Z-Pak or azithromycin and has suffered from any of the mentioned side effects or health problems, you may be eligible to receive compensation.

Visit the Zithromax Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation page of our website to learn more about the Zithromax lawsuit and how you can file. You can also submit your information to our team of legal experts who can provide you with legal advice on your individual situation and what you can expect to receive. Depending on the severity of your circumstances, you may be able to receive compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. Take action today and get the compensation you deserve.