Zithromax

Zithromax May 2012: The New England Journal of Medicine published a study conducted by Vanderbilt University. The gathered statistics on several antibiotics, including Zithromax, over a 14-year period. The study determined that for every 1 Million courses of Zithromax there was an average of 85 Deaths. This number was significantly higher than other antibiotics and patients receiving non-antibiotic treatment. Zithromax (Azithromycin), also known as Z-Pak, is an antibiotic used to treat common infections like bronchitis, ear infection, pneumonia, and strep throat. In 1991, the FDA approved Zithromax for sale on the market by Pfizer. Since its introduction to the market, this popular antibiotic has made Pfizer millions of dollars. Zithromax earned $435 million in 2012, $453 million in 2011, and $415 million in 2010. However, increased use of the drug has also lead to increased numbers of adverse event reports, by 2012 the FDA received 21,417 such reports regarding Zithromax. For Every 1 Million About 85 Die Common Side Effects: • Swelling • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea • Nausea 2001: The FDA required Pfizer to change the label on Zithromax to include warnings about liver damage and Take Together Your First liver failure. Days Dose Zithromax )keeps on working Serious Side Effects: Primary Suspects of Zithromax Adverse Events Reported in 2012 • Liver damage and liver failure • Arrhythm • Sudden heart failure Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Days 6-10 2,582 Hospitalizations 506 Life Threatening Conditions Zithromax 433 Deaths 363 Disability There were 21,417Adverse Events reported in 2012 FDA March 2013: In March 2013, the FDA issued a safety communication about Zithromax and "the risk of potentially fatal heart rhythms." abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart. This safety communication relied on the results of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The drug can cause Call d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 for a free Consultation