Zithromax Lawsuits Being Filed Over Heart Problems, Cardiac Death

Cardiovascular Death
Heart Arrhythmia
Heart Attack
Torsades De Pointes
When the amount of prescriptions for Z-Pak are taken into account, there are thousands of potential victims that may have suffered one of these heart problems as a result of the drugmaker failing  to properly research the potential risks associated with Zithromax.

Reports of Zithromax Side Effects Under Review by FDA

The FDA announced in May 2012 that they were reviewing potential Zithromax side effects and reports of heart injuries and deaths related to the use of Z-Pak. This announcement followed a study that revealed users of the antibiotic have an increased risk of death within the first five days of using the medication. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, cited researchers from Vanderbilt University that discovered those who used Zithromax were 2.5 times more likely to suffer fatalities linked to Zithromax-related cardiovascular problems than patients who were prescribed Amoxicillin. The study indicated a link between the use of Zithromax and dangerous changes in heart rhythms, which includes QT interval prolongation. These types of changes can lead to a heart condition that is known as torsades de pointes, which can be fatal.

Zithromax Side Effects Not Adequately Researched

First introduced to the medical market in 1991, Zithromax is manufactured and distributed by Pfizer. Generically known as azithromycin, the appeal of this new antibiotic was the decreased treatment period when compared to other antibiotics used for the same purpose. Also available in generic form, the antibiotic has generated more than $450 million in sales in 2011 alone. Zithromax lawsuits against Pfizer allege that the company failed to properly research potential side effects and warn users of the increased risk of heart problems.

Learn More about Zithromax, Z-Pak Class Action Lawsuits

Pfizer’s failure to properly research and test their drug has caused several deaths that may have been prevented had the public been properly warned. If you or someone you know has taken Zithromax and has suffered any of the serious side effects, including death, as a result, you may be entitled to receive compensation.

Please visit our Zithromax Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation page to learn more about the side effects associated with the antibiotic and the claims against Pfizer. If you choose, you can also submit your experience with Zithromax side effects to our compensation experts who can advise you on if you have a case to sue Pfizer for compensation. Based on the severity of your injuries, you may receive compensation for pain and suffering, medical costs, loss of wages and more. Get the compensation you deserve for the injuries you have suffered.