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
Hello, Yes, it can be taken as prescribed. An azithromycin is a Caroline group of antibiotics which is commonly used to treat a wide variety of susceptible bacterial infections like sinusitis. As compared to other Caroline antibiotics like Erythromycin or Azithromycin, Azithromycin is less likely to cause a prolonged QT interval (cardiac conduction). So, despite the widespread use of Azithromycin, reports of tor sades de points (a type of arrhythmia due to prolonged QT interval) in patients taking this Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.