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Can Z-pack increase your heart rate and cause anxiety?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 34-year-old female who is a smoker. My doctor prescribed Z-pack for me yesterday. I have shortness of breath and chest tightness, I also had wheezing, but he did not hear it when he listened to my breathing. I am really worried about taking this antibiotic because even though I am not allergic to any medicines that I know of, he did not ask me many other medical questions to see if this was a safe option for me. I read this medication can increase heart rate, and people have gone into cardiac arrest? I already have a resting rate of about 105 and pretty bad anxiety. I would like some reassurance that this is a safe drug and I do not have to worry about deadly side effects.

Answered by Dr. Gadge Gauri Narendra

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gadge Gauri Narendra is a highly experienced Pulmonologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, and sleep apnea. She is skilled in performing pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, and managing critical care respiratory cases. Dr. Gauri is committed to delivering patient-centric, evidence-based care to improve lung function, enhance breathing, and promote long-term respiratory health and well-being.    

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are worried about the side effect of the prescribed drug. In my opinion, Azithromycin is one of the safe drugs, so do take medicine without any doubt. Secondly, I would like to know your history in detail. And last but not least, in my opinion, it is a good time to give a thought about quitting smoking. The investigations to be done are spirometry testing with bronchodilator responsiveness testing. The differential diagnosis are allergic bronchitis, bronchial asthma worsening due to smoking.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 11, 2020
Reviewed At July 11, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gadge Gauri Narendra is a highly experienced Pulmonologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, and sleep apnea. She is skilled in performing pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, and managing critical care respiratory cases. Dr. Gauri is committed to delivering patient-centric, evidence-based care to improve lung function, enhance breathing, and promote long-term respiratory health and well-being.    

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Education:

BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gadge Gauri Narendra is a highly experienced Pulmonologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, and sleep apnea. She is skilled in performing pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, and managing critical care respiratory cases. Dr. Gauri is committed to delivering patient-centric, evidence-based care to improve lung function, enhance breathing, and promote long-term respiratory health and well-being.    

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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