Stay Alert for Heart Patients Getting Clarithromycin

April 2018

You'll hear about an increased risk of heart problems or death with clarithromycin (Biaxin) in heart patients...due to a new FDA warning.

Researchers are puzzled about the mechanism. And many experts are skeptical...the studies have flaws, and not all show a long-term risk.

Until we know more, we're telling pharmacists to consider a "better safe than sorry" approach with clarithromycin Rxs.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Help Prevent Wrong-Patient Errors
Vaccines Triage Questions About the New Shingles Vaccine Shingrix
Insulin Think of Admelog as Similar to Humalog
Infectious Diseases Expect Different Approaches to Treat C. diff Diarrhea
Asthma Set Kids Up for Success With Asthma Meds
Aspirin Help Patients Sort Through Aspirin Products
Fentanyl Patches Follow Safeguards When Dispensing Fentanyl Patches
Cannabinoids Think of Syndros as the Liquid Version of Marinol Caps
Rheumatoid Arthritis Don't Let New Methotrexate Dosage Forms Lead to Errors
Men's Health Look for Meds or Supplements That May Contribute to Male Infertility
Cardiology Stay Alert for Heart Patients Getting Clarithromycin
Men's Health Look for Meds or Supplements That May Contribute to Male Infertility