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Can Zithromax Be Taken For Sinus Infection In A Heart Patient?

i just had an ablation on Monday for a rapid heart rate. I have developed a sinus infection. My primary care doctor prescribed Zithromax for it. But I have read that you should not take it if you have heart problems. Can you please tell me if it is self to take
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Yes, it can be taken as prescribed. An azithromycin is a macrolide group of antibiotics which is commonly used to treat a wide variety of susceptible bacterial infections like sinusitis.

As compared to other macrolide antibiotics like Erythromycin or Clarithromycin, Azithromycin is less likely to cause a prolonged QT interval (cardiac conduction). So, despite the widespread use of Azithromycin, reports of 'torsades de pointes' (a type of arrhythmia due to prolonged QT interval) in patients taking this drug are extremely rare.


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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Can Zithromax Be Taken For Sinus Infection In A Heart Patient?

Hello, Yes, it can be taken as prescribed. An azithromycin is a macrolide group of antibiotics which is commonly used to treat a wide variety of susceptible bacterial infections like sinusitis. As compared to other macrolide antibiotics like Erythromycin or Clarithromycin, Azithromycin is less likely to cause a prolonged QT interval (cardiac conduction). So, despite the widespread use of Azithromycin, reports of torsades de pointes (a type of arrhythmia due to prolonged QT interval) in patients taking this drug are extremely rare. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali