Free Consultations 24/7
Home > Blog > FDA Issues Warn...
April 3, 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to doctors and patients taking the drug, Zithromax®, due to a potential Drug Injury associated with the medication.
According to News Channel 5, the drug, also known as Z-Pack, is a popular antibiotic used in the treatment of numerous common bacterial infections. A recent study conducted at Vanderbilt University showed taking the medication could pose several serious health risks though.
Their data concluded those taking Zithromax® faced an elevated risk of suffering from abnormal heart rhythms that could prove to be fatal. The study also found there was an increased risk of death caused by heart disease within the first five days of taking the drug.
Patients who have low Potassium or Magnesium levels in their blood are at an especially high risk of suffering the side effects of Zithromax®. Individuals who have slower than average heart rates or who already suffer from irregular heart rhythms are also at a greater than normal risk of being negatively affected by the drug.
Anyone who is considering taking the medication should first consult with their physician about the risks involved with taking Zithromax®.
Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy and their team of Cleveland Personal Injury Attorneys may be able to help if you or a loved one have been harmed by a medication prescribed to you by a doctor. Contact us today to discuss your legal options.
Mar
25, 2024
Even when maintained, set up, and operated safely, semi-trucks still pose risks to both their drivers and other drivers on Ohio’s roads. That’s because they outweigh the average passenger vehicle 20:1. Unfortunately, semi-trucks aren’t always hooked up properly or safely, and when they aren’t, devastating accidents can occur. One of the most dangerous events that […]
18, 2024
Patients are often required to sign release forms before undergoing many types of medical treatments, from major surgeries to minor outpatient procedures. These forms are intended to acknowledge the patient’s consent to the procedure and understanding of the risks involved. However, many patients wonder whether these release forms protect doctors, surgeons, and hospitals from malpractice […]
11, 2024
Proving medical malpractice is notoriously difficult. That’s because every patient is different, and bad outcomes can happen even when doctors, surgeons, and other healthcare providers are thorough, attentive, and follow all protocols and guidelines when treating patients. In addition to being difficult to prove, doctors, surgeons, and other providers rarely admit to malpractice when it […]
04, 2024
When people are hospitalized, they and their loved ones expect for them to get better. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and sometimes, their health declines because they contract diseases that are primarily found in hospitals. One of the most dreaded hospital-related illnesses is an intestinal illness caused by a bacteria called Clostridioides difficile, or C. […]
Feb
26, 2024
One of the most common traffic violations committed by any driver is driving with a burned-out headlight, taillight, brake light, or turn signal. While these traffic violations can be dangerous for drivers of pickup trucks, sedans, and SUVs, they can be extremely hazardous for drivers of semi-trucks—and the people driving near them. Burned out semi-truck […]
Accessibility Tools