Zithromax and Pathogen resistance - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pathogen resistance is reported as a side effect among people who take Zithromax (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Klor-Con, and have Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pathogen resistance when taking Zithromax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34,614 people who have side effects when taking Zithromax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zithromax?

Zithromax has active ingredients of azithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 35,525 Zithromax users. Check the latest studies of Zithromax.

What is Pathogen resistance?

Pathogen resistance is found to be associated with 444 drugs and 596 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pathogen resistance.

On Jul, 16, 2026

34,614 people reported to have side effects when taking Zithromax.
Among them, 31 people (0.09%) have Pathogen resistance.

Could Zithromax cause Pathogen resistance?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Zithromax when they have Pathogen resistance? *

What is the gender of people who have Pathogen resistance when taking Zithromax? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Pathogen resistance when taking Zithromax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zithromax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pathogen resistance? *

Drug Ineffective: 8 people, 25.81%
Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood): 3 people, 9.68%
Fever: 3 people, 9.68%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 2 people, 6.45%
Pneumonia Pneumococcal (pneumococcal pneumonia is a common but serious infection and inflammation of the lungs): 2 people, 6.45%
Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) (sudden failure of the respiratory (breathing) system): 2 people, 6.45%
Cough: 2 people, 6.45%
Earache (ear pain): 2 people, 6.45%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 6.45%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 6.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection: 2 people, 6.45%
Tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsil): 1 person, 3.23%
Otitis Media (inflammation of the middle ear): 1 person, 3.23%
Inflammation: 1 person, 3.23%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.23%
Fusarium Infection (fungal infection): 1 person, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on azithromycin (the active ingredients of Zithromax) and Zithromax (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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