Alarm raised for antibiotic also used in Turkey! 'It leads to death'

An alarm has been raised for Bactrim, an antibiotic used to treat a range of bacterial infections, including middle ear infections, chest, urinary tract, and stomach infections. It has been determined that the drug, which is also widely used in Turkey, particularly for childhood infections, can cause lung problems that can lead to death as a side effect. At the request of the FDA, a warning has been added to the drug's package insert.

CAUSED RESPIRATORY FAILURE IN A 12-YEAR-OLD CHILD

Used by approximately 3 million Americans each year, Bactrim is generally used to treat various bacterial infections such as ear, chest, and stomach infections, as well as urinary tract infections.

12-year-old Emmie Bellucci from Texas is fighting for her life. Doctors state that the drug triggers an immune response in young patients, leading to respiratory failure. Experts investigating this rare complication are calling for more research into the long-term harms of Bactrim and for tests to be conducted to investigate risk factors before prescribing the drug.

'SEVERE LUNG SIDE EFFECTS' WARNING TO BE ADDED

While one-third of the patients included in a 2021 report lost their lives, 20 percent required a lung transplant. As a result of the review, the FDA decided to add a warning label to Bactrim containing the phrase 'severe lung side effects.' Alabama was the first state to remove Bactrim from its shelves.

News Source: 12punto