CHICAGO (AP) -- 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.

(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.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on Tuesday that the popular antibiotic azithromycin, sold as Zithromax, can cause a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm in some patients. The agency ...

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a sharp new warning about the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax, ZMax, "Z-Pak", NYSE:PFE, and various generic manufacturers). In today's "drug safety ...

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning last week about the popular and powerful antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax), saying that it could lead to a potentially fatal irregular ...

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The FDA decided to warn the American public this month that the ultra-popular antibiotic azithromycin (brand name Zithromax), may have the potential for provoking a fatal heart rhythm. This news is ...

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CHICAGO (AP) -- 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.