Do Acyclovir compatible and spirits
Most of the drugs with alcohol can not combine. But in the instructions to the facility outright ban on its reception is not spelled out in the period of treatment. This suggests that drinking beer or other alcoholic drinks and at the same time is allowed to use the drug that they are compatible.
Making such conclusions can not because any drug in combination with alcohol can cause unpredictable reactions. Let's compare the action of acyclovir and ethyl alcohol.
effect of the drug
This drug inhibits the multiplication of viruses. Integrated into the DNA of pathogenic cells, disrupting its normal structure, thereby restraining the growth of the virus population, helping to quickly eliminate infection immunity. Acyclovir is processed by the liver and excreted through the kidneys, that is having on these organs a certain load.
How alcohol affects the immune system
If the body penetrate pathogens, the immune system sends white blood cells to the site of injury, macrophages. When the herpes virus destroys these cells, contributing to recovery.
Alcohol slows down the macrophages, reducing their ability to absorb pathogens. Also alcohol inhibits the production of substances involved in the inflammatory response, which is necessary, to stop, detain viruses or bacteria at the source of infection before the rescue "podospeyut" macrophages.
In addition, thinning the blood in the first hours after ingestion, alcohol thicken it a little later due to dehydration. This slows the transport of nutrients and drugs to the affected area.
Now the answer to the question of whether it is possible to combine Acyclovir tablets and alcohol are likely to be negative. After all, their actions in relation to the immune system are opposite. Acyclovir inhibits the multiplication of viruses, helping to deal with the immunity of infection, and alcohol, on the other hand, prevents the white blood cells, "facilitating" the existence of viruses. In addition, alcohol dehydrates the body and washes vitamins and minerals, many of which are necessary for the smooth functioning of the immune system.
We make a first terminal - Liquor may, albeit to a small extent, reduce the effectiveness of the treatment of acyclovir.
Possible consequences of the combination of alcohol and Acyclovir
And now take a closer look, what can happen if you take alcoholic beverages with acyclovir.
Increased side effects
If you drink alcohol with acyclovir, and with the number of the latter is large, increasing the risk of side effects from the medication. We list the most common:
- vomiting and nausea;
- abdominal pain and diarrhea;
- headache;
- photosensitivity;
- skin rash;
- dizziness;
- fever;
- short-term hair loss;
- renal dysfunction and / or liver;
- fatigue.
The load on the liver
Simultaneous treatment with drugs and alcohol causes the liver to work in emergency mode because in this case it is necessary to revise and ethyl alcohol, and drug. This is especially true of people who abuse alcohol for a long time, because their liver is weakened. In chronic alcoholism doctor may give preference to another drug or to reduce the dosage of Acyclovir.
Elimination of the drug from the body takes about 3-4 hours. This is the time required for decay of the active substance in the liver and its utilization in the urine. Therefore, after taking Acyclovir alcohol at least during this time it is also undesirable.
Allergy
Most patients tolerate normal use of small amounts of alcohol during treatment with acyclovir. But in some cases, such a combination, especially if the drug dosage and higher alcohol, can provoke an allergic reaction. It is manifested swelling, difficulty breathing, rash, itching, or swelling of the skin and mucous membranes.
The work of the nervous system
If you combine alcohol with acyclovir, then the person often develops a delayed reaction and drowsiness. This is associated with a predominance of inhibitory processes of excitation of the nervous system. Patients whose work requires attention or fine motor coordination, Acyclovir should not be taken together with beer or other alcoholic beverages.
conclusion
When receiving the majority of drugs, including to fight infections (antibiotics, antifungal agents) is forbidden to drink alcohol. Acyclovir also treat infectious diseases - caused by the herpes virus and a number of others, but the manual does not say on the prohibition of alcohol. Combine small amounts of alcoholic drinks with this drug is acceptable. But frequent and abundant use of alcohol during treatment may reduce the efficacy and lead to more serious consequences.
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