Presentation Outline ICHP Annual Meeting September 13-15

5. Which of the following is true regarding azithromycin
and the risk of sudden cardiac death?
a. The results of the study warrant routine cardiac
monitoring for patients taking azithromycin.
b. The risk of death from any cause is increased
with azithromycin as compared to amoxicillin.
c. The risk of cardiovascular death is increased with
azithromycin as compared to levofloxacin.
d. The Food and Drug Administration recommends
prescribers to avoid prescribing azithromycin in
patients with risk factors for sudden cardiac
death.
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