Zithromax Lawsuits Link Antibiotic to Elevated Heart-Related Side Effects
By Andrea Gressman
According to research studies, fatal heart-related side effects may be associated with Zithromax, Zmax, and Z-Pak, which are antibiotic medications generally known as azithromycin, and are sold under the three aforementioned names. According to studies, fatalities related to heart-related injuries are likely to be higher for Zithromax users than those patients who do not use antibiotics, those who use alternative antibiotics, or other reasons.
Zithromax: What is it and What is its purpose?
Zithromax, the brand name for azithromycin, was discovered in the early 1980s by Pliva, a Croatian pharmaceutical company. It was later licensed to Pfizer, Inc., a large pharmaceutical company based in America, in order for them to sell Zithromax in America and overseas. Zithromax is designed as a treatment for bacterial infections such as sinusitis, chronic pulmonary disease, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, uncomplicated skin infections, community-acquired pneumonia, genital ulcer disease, and urethritis, and cervicitis.
Zithromax was approved by the FDA in July 1996, and it is prescribed in either oral tablets or suspensions. In the U.S., azithromycin is one of the most ubiquitously prescribed drugs. Revenues total $912.2 million and sold prescriptions in 2010 total 48.5 million.
Zithromax, a macrolide antibiotic of the subclass azalide, acts as a retardant for the growth of bacteria, allowing the body’s immune system to fight them off. Zithromax is effective because it disrupts the creation process of certain bacteria. However, that does not take into consideration the substantial risk or Zithromax side effects.
Zithromax Linked to Fatal Heart Side Effects
There is currently an investigation by the FDA with the purpose of determining the possibility for the following Zithromax side effects:
* Torsades de Pointes
* QT interval prolongation.
Patient Advocating Made Easier by Zithromax Lawyers
It can be a complex process to demand compensation for injuries you’ve incurred, even as it may seem unfair to endure the hardships and trials just to be complete once again.
It is the belief that getting justice from those who caused you pain and suffering shouldn’t be harder than it already is. For this reasons, there are very qualified Zithromax attorneys that are willing to facilitate and streamline the whole process, even representing you in filing a Zithromax injury lawsuit if need be. They will also keep you informed on up-to-the-minute details regarding any Zithromax class action lawsuits, warnings by the FDA on Zithromax, and any recall announcements regarding Zithromax. If you believe that Zithromax is to blame for your injuries, contact an experienced Zithromax attorney immediately.
If you or someone you love has used Zithromax and believe a heart related injury resulted from its use, a confidential legal consultation is available at no monetary cost. Immediately contact a Zithromax attorney to discuss your legal actions. They will provide a Zithromax lawsuit evaluation on your behalf. Visit the Zithromax, Z-Pak, Azithromycin Heart Attack, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation page today.
Updated November 6th, 2012
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