Zithromax/zmax Sr (azithromycin) - Risk Of Potentially Fatal Irregular Heart Beats - For Health Professionals

Zithromax/Zmax SR Recall Summary Zithromax and Zmax SR (azithromycin) antibiotics are being recalled across Canada because they can cause potentially fatal irregular heart rhythms in some patients. This antibiotic is used to treat bacterial infections. The recall affects patients across Canada who have been prescribed or are taking this medication.

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2013-05-16

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5c3022d4-9bc2-4e04-bef8-4bcedec57c7b