When you have bonchitis a persistent sinus infection or other problem effecting your respiratory system, what Miracle drug do you turn to for a quick cure?
If you are like many who suffer annually from such ailments, you rush to the doctor and request Z Pak, aka Zithromax, or azithromycin, because it’s the “only thing that works for you,” you might want to think twice.
On its website, the FDA is warning that Zithromax may increase chances or sudden, deadly heart problems.
“The azithromycin drug labels have been updated to strengthen the Warnings and Precautions section with information related to the risk of QT interval prolongation and torsades de pointes, a specific, rare heart rhythm abnormality. Information has also been added regarding the results of a clinical QT study which showed that azithromycin can prolong the QTc interval.”