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Heart Warning on a Common Antibiotic

March 14, 2013 By Deborah

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You may be seeing stronger warnings on your next bottle of Azithromycin, otherwise known as a “Z-pak”. In some people, using this antibiotic can cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart causing a fatal arrhythmia.

Anyone with a history of heart problems, low potassium or magnesium levels, and a slow heart rate (bradycardia) is at increased risk. The elderly and those patients that are on medications that lengthen the interval between heart beats (Celexa, Lexapro, Pepcid, Erythromycin, etc) should also be careful when using Azithromycin.

Azithromycin is commonly used to treat bronchitis, ear infections, and pneumonia. Let your doctor know what other medications you are taking and any history of heart problems before taking this drug.

F.D.A. Toughens Heart Warning on a Common Antibiotic – NYTimes.com: “”

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Debbie is a board certified family nurse practitioner with an emphasis on women's health. During the past 22 years she has worked in women's health and family practice with a focus on the integration of conventional and alternative therapies.

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