Clarithromycin - a common antibiotic used for treating respiratory tract infections was found to be associated with a higher risk of heart problems, says study published in BMJ. The authors say their findings require confirmation, but add to a growing body of evidence suggesting a possible link between long term cardiovascular risks and certain antibiotics, known as macrolides. Clarithromycin is often used to treat a sudden increase in symptoms ...
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FDA has recently issued a warning against the antibiotic, Azithromycin, which is commonly used to treat various infections of eye, ear and throat. Azithromycin, well known as Zithromax or Z- Pak is manufactured by Pfizer and is available as tablets or liquid. FDA in its statement notes that Zithromax may disturb the electrical activity of heart and cause irregular heartbeats. FDA warns doctors against prescribing the drug to patients with heart problems ...
