Pfizer Reviews Zithromax Heart Problems Study
By Kimberly Mirando
Several media outlets are reporting that Pfizer is reviewing Zithromax side effects in light of a new study linking the antibiotic (known generically as azithromycin, and popularly as Z-Pak) to Zithromax heart problems such as arrhythmia and sudden death. The study has also caught the attention of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which is reviewing the risks at the heart of numerous Zithromax class action lawsuits and individual Z-Pak lawsuits. In conducting its review, Pfizer identified reports of Zithromax heart problems described in several published studies, including a May 2012 study released in the New England Journal of Medicine. That study found patients using the 5-day course of Z-Pak/Zithromax/azithromycin were twice as likely to die from a heart attack or sudden cardiac event compared to those on the antibiotic amoxicillin. The highest risks for Z-Pak death were in patients with existing heart problems. According to the FDA, azithromycin belongs to a class of antibacterial drugs called macrolides, which have been associated with cardiovascular effects, including a type of abnormal heart rhythm that can be fatal. Pfizer has reportedly advised medical professionals to avoid prescribing Zithromax or Z-Pak to certain patients that are more susceptible to Zithromax heart problems.
Unfortunately, this warning is too little too late for many Z-Pak users who have already suffered serious Z-Pak heart problems such as heart attack, arrhythmia, and even sudden death in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. Other users have reported additional serious Z-Pak side effects such as liver failure, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Trachoma/eye infections/blindness, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, and more from taking Zithromax. Those who have suffered damages as a result of taking Zithromax may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other injuries. Zithromax lawsuits and Zithromax class action lawsuits have already been filed dozens of patients, but a class action lawsuit may not be your best course of action. It’s important to speak with a Zithromax compensation consultant to determine the best route for receiving compensation for Zithromax side effect injuries. This may include filing an individual Zithromax wrongful death lawsuit or individual Z-Pak injury lawsuit. A Z-Pak compensation specialist will help you determine what’s best for you and your family.
Anyone who has taken Zithromax/azithromycin/Z-Pak should be aware of the side effects so they can file a claim for compensation. These side effects include: heart attack, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, liver failure, Trachoma/blindness/eye infection, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, cardiovascular problems. If you or your loved one has experienced any of these Z-Pak side effects, it’s critical you speak with a Zithromax side effect and compensation consultant now to determine if you’re a good fit to file a Zithromax class action lawsuit or individual Zithromax lawsuit. The medical expenses alone for any Z-Pak side effect could amount in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and sadly some have died as a result of these side effects. A Z-Pak wrongful death lawsuit may be your best course of action.
If you would like more information about filing a Z-Pak class action lawsuit or would like to file an individual Z-Pak lawsuit, just go to the Zithromax, Z-Pak, Azithromycin Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page. You can submit your information, or your loved one’s, to Zithromax attorneys who are actively investigating all claims regarding Zithromax heart attacks, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, liver failure, Trachoma, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, and other cardiovascular problems. Z-Pak attorneys are waiting to talk to you now and the consultation is free. These lawyers don’t get paid unless you win or settle.
Updated July 2nd, 2012
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