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• Study Finds Reduction in Nursing Home Antibiotic Use, But Duration Remains Problematic

  December 5, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Federal officials say that nursing homes have reined in some unnecessary antibiotic prescribing habits in recent years.

• Zithromax May Save Mothers from Sepsis During Delivery, But Not Their Children: Study

  April 13, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that while Zithromax and similar antibiotics can reduce the risks of sepsis and death in expecting mothers, it does not appear to provide the same benefits to their newborn infants.

• Study Questions Zithromax Effectiveness Against Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

  January 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that Zithromax performs no better than a placebo in treating lower respiratory tract infections.

• Study Questions Link Between Macrolides and Birth Defects

  February 25, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about whether certain antibiotics can increase the risk of birth defects, contradicting previous studies which warned they could.

• Zithromax Fails To Help Patients With COVID: Study

  February 15, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Zithromax failed to improve COVID-19 patients' chances of survival or a faster recovery, while potentially exposing them to the antibiotic's side effects, according to the findings of a new study.

• Mass Zithromax Distribution Led To Increased Antibiotic Resistance: Study

  November 18, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that mass distribution of Zithromax leads to an increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria.

• Zithromax May Increase Heart Risks When Used With Other Drugs That Affect Heart Rhythm: Study

  September 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that taking Zithromax with QT-prolongation drugs could cause heart rhythm-related problems.

• Antibiotics Risk of Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection Questioned in New Study

  September 14, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study questions whether there is need for concern about aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm risks linked to Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox.

• Zithromax Side Effects Linked To Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Death: Study

  June 26, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns of heart risks linked to the use of Zithromax and similar antibiotics.

• Biaxin Linked To Increased Risk Of Bleeding Compared to Zithromax: Study

  June 12, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the antibiotic Biaxin and similar antibiotics to an increased risk of major bleeding events.