The antibiotics Zithromax and Zmax SR (azithromycin) can cause potentially fatal irregular heart rhythms, Health Canada says. Azithromycin is used for bronchitis, pneumonia, chest infections, urinary ...

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Azithromycin has been widely evaluated for its efficacy against COVID-19. The study by Timothy S C Hinks and colleagues1 adds value to the current literature, and we would like to share our comments.

(AP) CHICAGO -- An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.

Although several macrolide antibiotics are proarrhythmic and associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, azithromycin is thought to have minimal cardiotoxicity. However, published ...

Azithromycin dosing varies based on the specific bacterial infection being treated, with most adults taking between 500 mg and 2,000 mg depending on whether it’s a single dose or a multi-day regimen.

Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an antibiotic. Combining azithromycin with alcohol may not be advisable when the body is fighting an infection. It could also make side effects worse. Azithromycin kills ...