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A certain antibiotic may cause deadly heart rhythms. I'm Erin White and THIS is a dailyRx
Minute. A common treatment for bronchitis, strep throat,
pneumonia and earaches may ALSO cause a deadly reaction in SOME patients, according to a
new FDA warning. Azithromycin or brand name Zithromax is known for its relatively quick
5-day treatment of bacterial infections. But a few days ago, the FDA cautioned that this
antibiotic could spark abnormal electrical activity in the heart and cause a fatal rhythm.
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