What medicine can’t drink alcohol after taking it? These drugs can be fatal to take with alcohol!
Recently, the discussion on the "interaction between drugs and alcohol" across the Internet has soared, especially the frequent occurrence of health accidents caused by blind mixing. The following is a compilation of popular topics in the past 10 days. Combined with authoritative medical information, we will sort out the list of drugs that must not be taken with alcohol and scientific explanations for you.
1. Why can’t some medicines be drunk?
Alcohol can change the speed of drug metabolism or amplify the side effects of drugs. In mild cases, vomiting and headaches will occur, and in severe cases, it will lead to dyspnea and cardiac arrest. Here are the detailed classifications of hazardous combinations:
| Drug Category | Representative medicine | The consequences of reaction with alcohol | Danger level |
|---|---|---|---|
| antibiotic | Cephalosporins, metronidazole | Disulfiram-like reaction: facial flushing, palpitations, shock | ★★★★★ |
| Antipyretic and analgesic drugs | Acetaminophen | Increased liver toxicity, which may lead to acute liver failure | ★★★★ |
| Sedational Hypnosis | Diazepam, Eszolam | Respiratory depression, coma and even death | ★★★★★ |
| Antidepressants | Sertraline, fluoxetine | Aggravates central depression and induces epilepsy | ★★★ |
2. Hot search case warning
According to data from a social media platform, the number of readings on topics related to "taking medicine and drinking" exceeded 200 million times in the past week, and three typical cases have caused heated discussion:
3. The time limit zone that must be remembered
| Drug Type | Time to prohibit alcohol before taking medicine | Time to prohibit alcohol after taking medicine |
|---|---|---|
| antibiotic | At least 3 days | 7 days after stopping the medicine |
| Sleeping pills | 24 hours | 8 hours |
| Antihypertensive drugs | 6 hours | 12 hours |
4. Experts' emergency reminder
The director of the Pharmacy Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital emphasized in a recent interview:
5. Tips for safe medication use
1. Carefully read the "Tao" entry in the drug instructions
2. Actively inform the doctor of medication before socializing
3. It is recommended to establish personal medication files and mark alcohol taboo tips
Recently, the State Food and Drug Administration has asked relevant drugs to add alcohol warning signs. There is only one life, forward it and remind people around you!
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