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Post by gerald on Aug 20, 2018 18:36:36 GMT -5
I recall that Azithromycin used to be part of the emergency meds the doctor used to prescribe. Given all of the stem cell treatment offerings in the market the following would be worth keeping in mind. The full warning is available through the link ----------------- Health Canada Warns Canadians of New Safety Information Related to Long-Term Use of Azithromycin Following Stem Cell Transplants in Cancer Treatment Issue OTTAWA – Health Canada is warning Canadians of the potential risk of cancer relapse in patients with cancer of the blood and lymph nodes who have undergone stem cell transplant and are taking long-term azithromycin (Zithromax). The drug was being tested in clinical trials outside Canada with the goal of preventing a certain type of inflammatory lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome. Cancer patients who have undergone stem cell transplants from donors are at risk of developing this condition, which causes scarring of the lungs and difficulty breathing. However, a clinical trial in France has found an increased risk of cancer recurrence with long-term use of azithromycin in stem cell transplant patients. As a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that azithromycin should not be given long-term to prevent a certain inflammatory lung condition in this specific patient population. The Canadian label for azithromycin does not include an indication for use to prevent bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome following stem cell transplants. Azithromycin has been used for its approved indications for more than 20 years. Those approved indications are not affected by this warning. Health Canada has not received any reports of Canadian cases of cancer relapse in stem cell transplant patients taking azithromycin. However, the Department will continue to monitor the issue and take appropriate action, if necessary. If any new safety concerns are identified, Health Canada will update Canadians, including health professionals, as required. healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67430a-eng.php |
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Post by lavishgail on Aug 23, 2018 15:09:00 GMT -5
Great topic, but I'm very allergic to that med! Oh I broke out in hives all over 100% of my body, and one hive on my back was the size of my whole back.
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