Can taking Azithromycin cause heart prob

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My father had taken Azithromycin in the evening and then at night around 10 he took Dilzem cd 120. At around 3 am his heart rate had shot to 124 and came to normal only after 10-15 minutes. He took 2 Disprin tablets fearing a heart attack and then heart rate came to normal. Could Azithromycin have caused it?

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Dr. Krishnachand Kagita

Cardiologist 9 yrs exp Vijayawada

Can cause qt prolongation in ECG for some patients If it is recurrent May attach holter ECG and check for any abnormal rhythm

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Why us he taking azithromycin? Is he having fever? Usually antibiotics won't cause cardiac issues unless allergic reactions. But fever can cause tachycardia.

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Dr. Manpreet Singh Salooja Cardiologist 22 yrs exp Ludhiana · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manpreet Singh Salooja

Cardiologist 22 yrs exp Ludhiana

Need proper history and evaluation

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