Zithromax Linked to Sever Side Effects, Including Liver Damage

The popular antibiotic Zithromax (also referred to as Z-Pak) is used to treat several bacterial infections that are mild to moderate in a range of severity. These even include some sexually-transmitted diseases. However, several serious side effects have been linked with the popular antibiotic Zithromax. These side effects include liver failure, pyloric stenosis, and even death. As a consequence, there have been many Zithromax injury lawsuits filed nationwide on behalf a number of those suffering from Z-Pak side effects, including liver damage, following usage of the drug.

Dangerous Liver Damage Side Effect Linked to Zithromax/Z-Pak

The public was made aware on May 18, 2012 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that a new study had distinguished a side effect link between an increase in cardiovascular deaths and patients being treated with a 5-day course of Zithromax. The term ‘cardiovascular death’ refers to an unexpected death that occurs due to cardiac causes within a relatively short period of time in a person with known or unknown cardiac disease.

Zithromax is extremely popular in the United States. Tonsillitis, ear infection, Pneumonia and strep throat are all conditions where, in patients under the age of 18, Zithromax is often prescribed. The possibility for liver damage and liver failure can be very high in certain individuals due to Zithromax, which is an extremely powerful antibiotic, because the drug is not eliminated from the body via the liver properly.

Why Does Zithromax Lead to Liver Damage?

Liver damage can be caused as a consequence of antibiotics being filtered through the liver which occurs during the metabolic process. While symptoms of liver damage are less prevalent, and even non-existent, in those with mild to moderate damage, and those with more severe damage can experience symptoms such as the following:

* Itching
* Easy bruising
* Yellowing of the skin
* Fluid accumulation in the lungs and abdomen
* Mental confusion
* Coma
* Vulnerability to bacterial infections
* Gastrointestinal bleeding

In cases where only a solitary symptom is detected there is not necessarily the need for worry. However, it would be advisable for the patient to seek advice from a doctor right away. Professional analysis would also be advised in the event of other additional symptoms occurring.

Zithromax lawsuit litigation is currently in progress involving sufferers that experienced one of more of the severe side effects linked to Zithromax. Zithromax lawsuits have been filed across the United States and there is no sign of these Zithromax lawsuit filings slowing down anytime soon as Zithromax continues cause severe side effects to more and more users.

Liver Damage is Not the Only Zithromax/Z-Pak Side Effect to Worry About

If you or someone you know has taken Zithromax an experienced a side effect linked to Zithromax, including liver damage, you may have the option to file a Zithromax lawsuit. Visit the Zithromax, Z-Pak, Azithromycin Heart Attack, Stevens Johnson Syndrome & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation page. You can receive a free legal review from an experienced Zithromax lawsuit lawyer.