Zithromax (generic: Azithromycin), a popular antibiotic generally used to treat infections caused by bacteria, has been linked to severe, and potentially fatal liver abnormalities. Zithromax liver damage and failure cases have been reported as early as 1996. However, Pfizer, the manufacturer of the drug waited more than 4 years to warn the public of these severe side effects.
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What’s Zithromax?
Since Zithromax hit the market in 1992, it has been considered one of the most popular antibiotics for use in the treatment of bacterial infections. The appeal lies in the drugs ability to provide continual levels of antibiotics to infected areas. Thus, the potency is considerably higher when compared to other traditional oral antibiotics. However, it is this potency that can cause severe liver damage when the body processes the drug.
Side Effects of Zithromax
When passing through the body, Zithromax must be filtered through the liver. It is here where the drug accumulates and begins to cause severe side effects. Individuals who have taken Zithromax have experienced mild to severe side effects that include, but are not limited to:
- liver damage and failure
- cardiovascular palpitations
- jaundice
- death
Signs & Symptoms of Liver Failure
The symptoms of Zithromax-induced liver failure include:
- jaundice
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- fever
- severe fatigue
- dark urine
- elevated liver enzymes
Do I have a Zithromax Lawsuit?
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