A wide range of action of the drug due to a strong influence of the active substance on the cell metabolism. Dexamethasone alcohol-induced increase in the concentration in the blood is very dangerous and can have permanent effects, so the treatment must be complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
Dexamethasone Interaction with alcohol
Take Dexamethasone and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited, it can cause serious health problems and irreversible consequences, including incompatible with life.
The combination of dexamethasone and alcohol is dangerous for the body in the case where the drug is taken orally or by injection. In such a case it enters the bloodstream and affects the body as a whole.
Spirits and alcoholic drinks have a diuretic effect on the body. In connection with the derivation of fluid from the body, increases the concentration of the hormone drug in soft tissue and there is an overdose, with all the characteristic symptoms, such as:
- sharp increase in blood pressure;
- the occurrence of severe edema;
- a sharp rise in blood glucose levels;
- visual impairment and aphasia;
- convulsions;
- erosive and ulcerative processes in the digestive tract;
- confusion, depression and neurotic manifestations.
Due to the simultaneous reception of a glucocorticosteroid hormone arises with alcohol and water-salt hormonal imbalance, and therefore, the intensity and frequency of side effects are also enhanced in patients receiving alcohol. One of the most common side effects of injections Dexamethasone is redness and itching at the injection site. By drinking alcoholic beverages during treatment with the drug is a symptom appears in ninety percent of cases.
Side effects in the form of disorders in the digestive tract, neurosis, reduced visual acuity are manifested in a more acute form and in most cases do not go away without proper treatment.
Dexamethasone is used for the treatment of complex diseases, and changes in hormonal levels of drug use with Alcohol can make adjustments to the clinical symptoms typical consequences of Dexamethasone combination with alcohol.
Dexamethasone eye drops in a low concentration and acts locally, so no alcohol is a health hazard, as the compatibility of injections and Dexamethasone alcohol. Undesirable combination of local dexamethasone alcohol makes the negative effect of ethanol on sight.
Consequences of co-administration of dexamethasone with alcohol
In case of violation of the ban on alcohol intake the most common reactions are:
- an increase in blood glucose levels and a sharp increase in the symptoms of diabetes;
- exacerbation of chronic psoriasis and eczema;
- exacerbation of chronic inflammatory diseases;
- increased appetite, entailing an increase of body weight;
- lethargy, confusion, neurotic, depression.
- the development of pain at the injection site;
- partial loss of vision.
Zero compatibility and Dexamethasone alcohol is primarily reflected in the work of the digestive system.
Likely to develop the following consequences:
- nausea and vomiting;
- disorders of the chair, constipation and diarrhea;
- internal bleeding;
- pain in the stomach, ulcer perforation, irritation of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Acne type skin rashes;
- redness of the skin in the chest area.
For cardiovascular systematic use of alcohol during treatment with Dexamethasone dangerous arrhythmia, tachycardia and high risk of heart attack and hypertensive crisis.
If dexamethasone injection is made shortly after drinking alcohol, decreases the concentration of potassium in the bodyThat disrupts electrolyte balance. In this connection, even at low doses of alcohol have symptoms of arrhythmia and heart rate increase. In addition, increases in blood sugar levels, which increases the burden on the endocrine system.
From endocrine system the most frequent consequences of the fact that the patient began to drink alcohol while taking dexamethasone, are:
- weight gain;
- strengthening of diabetic symptoms;
- increased risk of fractures, osteoporosis;
- transition in the acute phase of chronic diseases of various etiology.
How long can not drink alcohol
Before you start treatment it is important to bear in mind that at the time of receiving Dexamethasone body must be completely free of ethanol and its metabolites. Doctors determined the approximate time frame of alcohol elimination from the body. Men should refrain from alcohol at least during the day prior to treatment. Women can not start a course of dexamethasone, until after 32 hours after drinking alcohol.
For accurate calculation of the time required to complete purification of blood and tissues, using alcoholic calculator.
After the end of the treatment course of alcohol intake is admissible no earlier than 54 hours after the last pill or injection of the drug.
No matter what kind of alcoholic beverage to combine, beer or wine, with dexamethasone, the risk of the dangerous consequences of the same, and they can occur even with the use of alcohol in small doses.
Purpose of the course of dexamethasone and force majeure
In the event that the rejection of alcoholic beverages is not possible, it is better to move dexamethasone treatment more favorable period, otherwise you may harm irreparable harm to health. Patients suffering from alcohol dependence, you must notify the attending physician.
Even in remission according to a high risk of alcohol consumption, despite the warning of the consequences, so in relation to alcoholic patients, doctors usually take the decision to replace the drug, if possible, or treatment takes place in hospital under constant supervision medical staff.
Self removal of the drug and interruption of treatment on holidays or events related to the use of alcohol, are not allowed. In the case of planned treatment, it is advisable to check with the doctor, how many you can drink alcohol after dexamethasone, and designate the start of treatment in such a way that for the duration of therapy is not accounted corporate, family and friendship celebration.
If the patient once drank alcohol while taking dexamethasone, and its amount was small, the risk of harm is minimal health. But we need to take all measures to neutralize the effects, and to stop the use of alcohol. Follow drink four to five hours is necessary to drink plenty of water and consult a doctor for advice.
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