The drug "Furagin" is a drug used for the rapid treatment of infections of the genitourinary system. Since it has a small number of contraindications, it is quite popular. The therapeutic effect is observed immediately after its use, it successfully copes with pathogens of infectious diseases. When taking any medicine, you should always consider its compatibility with other drugs and alcoholic beverages. In the article, we will consider how Furagin and alcohol are combined.
General information
The drug is produced in three dosage forms: in capsules, tablets and white powder, which can differ only in cost. The main active ingredient in the composition of "Furagin" is one, and this is nitrofurantoin. For adults, the use of this medication on the first day of therapy is two capsules four times. In the following days, the number of doses is reduced to three. The course of body therapy is selected individually, which mainly depends on the he alth of the patient, and in addition, on his condition and severity.urinary disease. On average, therapy is ten days.
The fact is that not everyone knows what Furagin helps from, and they can take it for other purposes. But it must be borne in mind that self-treatment with this remedy is unacceptable, so you first need to conduct an examination in order to make a correct diagnosis. After that, the doctor will determine the course of drug therapy, and the patient will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen. Next, let's talk about adverse reactions that may occur when taking this medication.
Side effects
During the use of Furagin, certain side effects are possible, which include dizziness along with severe pain in the head, nausea and vomiting, insomnia, allergies, pain in the digestive system, excessive sweating, weakness and loss of appetite.
In the event that at least one of the above side effects is manifested, it is necessary to inform the doctor, who will certainly reduce the prescribed doses of the drug. But if this does not bring relief, or the drug does not help stop the symptoms of the disease, then Furagin therapy should be stopped, and the doctor should prescribe another medicine.
In order to reduce the risk of side effects, it is important to take the medicine only after meals, while drinking the pill with two glasses of water. Also, the use of vitamins that belong to group B will help to defeat unpleasant side effects.antihistamines.
Overdose symptoms usually appear:
- disruption of the central nervous system: inflammation of the peripheral nerves, psychosis, mood deterioration;
- allergic reactions: angioedema, urticaria, bronchospasm;
- nauseous;
- liver dysfunction.
In this case, gastric lavage is prescribed, as well as symptomatic treatment. In severe situations - hemodialysis. The combination with nalidixic acid agents, as well as drugs that increase the level of uric acid in the urine, leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of the drug and an increase in the concentration of its active substance in the blood. Also, do not combine the medicine with drugs that reduce the acidity of the stomach.
Indications for the use of a medical device
According to the instructions for use for "Furagin" for adults, the main indications for its use are:
- the presence of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary organs in the form of urethritis, cystitis and pyelonephritis;
- carrying out preventive measures after surgical operations, and in addition, procedures aimed at cleansing the urinary tract and outflows.
In all these cases, "Furagin" will be effective. Indications for admission are described in detail in the instructions. It also contains information about restrictions on its reception.
Contraindications for taking
The main contraindications are the following conditions andpathology:
- pregnancy;
- do not take the drug in children under three years of age;
- when breastfeeding;
- against the background of acute porphyria, that is, pigment metabolism disorders;
- in case of serious diseases and liver abnormalities;
- presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the medical product;
- development of heart failure of any degree;
- development of any form of renal failure in a patient.
Composition of the drug in tablet form
The active ingredient of the drug is a derivative of nitrofuran. This drug is released, as noted earlier, in three main formats, namely tablets, capsules and powder. The composition of the tablets "Furagin" includes the following substances: furazidin along with lactose monohydrate, potato starch, croscarmellose sodium, povidone and magnesium stearate. The medicine is used in complex therapy.
Interaction with alcohol
Given that the drug can be used for a long time, many people want to know about the compatibility of "Furagin" and alcohol. And also about the effect this medication can have on the human body. In this case, patients should always remember to strictly follow the recommendations for the drug, because even a small violation of the established dosages can adversely affect he alth.
Oddly enough, but the opinion of scientists regarding the interaction of drugs and alcohol is very ambiguous. Some doctors believe that you should not combinethem with vodka or sweet wines, while one mug of beer in such a case should not do any harm. Others argue that the combination of medicines and alcoholic beverages directly depends on the type of medicine. Based on this, it can be concluded that with some alcohol-containing drinks you can take pills, but not with others.
It should be noted that taking medications while using alcohol can significantly reduce the effect of their use, and also increases the likelihood of adverse reactions. So when using Furagin and alcohol together, the consequences can be unpredictable. This medical product, which is designed to destroy the pathogenic microflora of the urinary organs, can show poor results when combined with alcohol.
And even despite the fact that the description for this drug does not report a negative effect on the body as a result of drinking alcohol, any patient who cares about his own he alth and wants to be cured will not combine Furagin and alcohol. In particular, it is necessary to take into account the fact that alcohol can have a harmful effect on the kidneys, while the medication is used specifically for the treatment of diseases that are associated with this internal organ. And is it worth it to aggravate your serious condition in order to experience a slight intoxication.
What side effects are possible when alcohol is used together with a drug?
Nastythe consequences of the compatibility of Furagin and alcohol are unlikely to bring any benefit to the patient, and therefore you should not expose your own body to serious risks. Among other things, such an undesirable combination can cause an increase in the following side effects in patients:
- appearance of an allergic reaction in the form of a rash;
- appearance of nausea turning into vomiting;
- lower pressure;
- appearance of pain localized in the abdomen;
- appearance of dizziness along with increased heart rate;
- increased anxiety and pain in the heart;
- an increase in a person's temperature.
It is important to note that if the treatment with "Furagin" has already stopped, you should not immediately rush and drink alcohol. It is required at least to wait for the complete withdrawal of this drug from the body and only then take alcohol. Otherwise, there is a high chance of negative side effects.
And yet, is it possible to take alcohol while taking Furagin?
The advice that each sick organism needs to be carefully protected does not stop everyone from drinking alcohol. So, what is the compatibility of Furagin with alcohol? What could be the effect?
As already noted, a medical preparation is a drug intended for the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system. Accumulating in the urine, this medication has an antiseptic effect on the organs. It is excreted in the urine. The more oftenthe patient urinates, the more the concentration of this drug in the body decreases. And this means that the lower the therapeutic effect will be. This confirms the instructions for use for "Furagin" for adults.
In fact, absolutely all alcoholic drinks, without exception, have a diuretic effect, and the drug "Furagin" will be excreted much faster from the body than necessary, and will not have time to produce the desired effect.
Thus, if you use certain strong drinks during the course of treatment, then the benefits of such therapy will be reduced to a minimum at best. This is fully true for light beer, as it is a diuretic. Actually, for the same reason, it is desirable to refrain from non-alcoholic, but having the same property, drinks. We are talking about kvass, mineral water and soda.
Consequences of combination
In the worst case, the combined use of "Furagin" and alcohol can bring quite unpleasant consequences, for example:
- appearance of allergic skin rashes;
- nausea, severe abdominal pain, dizziness and weakness;
- increase in the number of heartbeats;
- occurrence of causeless anxiety and panic;
- presence of stool disorder and pain in the heart.
As noted earlier, do not drink alcohol immediately after the end of the therapeutic course. Doctors say that after anytreatment is to allow the body to adapt and recover. This usually takes several days. Otherwise, all of the above will manifest itself in all its glory.
It is worth noting that any organism is very individual. Therefore, the combination of the drug in question with alcoholic beverages can cause a unique reaction that is not listed. Also, when deciding whether to drink alcohol or not, in no case should one be guided by the arguments and stories of acquaintances who have been in a similar situation. After all, what may happen to some people will not necessarily happen to other people, and vice versa.
Thus, with regard to combining this drug with alcohol, we can say that there are as many opinions as there are people. And everyone has their own attitude to their own he alth. For some, the very idea of taking alcohol during a treatment course is unacceptable, while for others, alcoholic beverages are so important that people are ready to neglect any recommendations and advice and take their he alth lightly.
No matter what choice a person makes in this regard, he must not violate the instructions from the instructions. Consider the recommended dosages of Furagin.
Method of application and dosage
According to the instructions for use, the scheme of use and duration of treatment with this drug should be determined by the attending physician according to the diagnosis and severity of the patient's condition:
- For the treatment of cystitis is carried out asusually a standard treatment regimen. Usually use from 50 to 100 milligrams of the drug (this is one or two tablets) three times. Take Furagin tablets immediately after meals and drink plenty of liquid. The maximum duration of a continuous treatment course should not exceed fourteen days. If there is a need to continue therapy, a break in the use of the drug is prescribed for a period of at least ten days.
- For local use, a solution is prepared based on powdered forms of the drug. To do this, 50 milligrams or 1 gram of this medical preparation is diluted in 100 milliliters of clean and warm water, while obtaining a one percent or half percent solution.
- For the treatment of purulent and burn wounds, a ten percent solution of sodium chloride is added to the suspension.
Medication analogues
The most common analogue of "Furagin" is an imported drug called "Furadonin", which will be discussed below. The active component of the second agent is the substance nitrofurantoin, which has a pronounced antimicrobial effect.
Another popular analogue with a similar active ingredient (it is furazidin) is a medicine called Furamag. The doctor can prescribe instead of "Furagin" an analogue of "Furamag" solely on the basis of the clinical picture of the disease. And besides, the individual characteristics of the organism of a particular patient are taken into account.
In cases of side effects, one drug is allowedreplace with another. In addition to the above medicines, you can replace "Furagin" with "Monural", "Furasol" or "Furacilin".
Furagin or Furadonin - which is better?
The drug "Furagin" is considered softer. Its side effects are less pronounced and few in number. In some situations, it is more efficient. In the case of taking Furadonin, painful side reactions may occur in the nervous and digestive systems. The drug is able to relieve pain in the presence of cystitis faster than Furagin, but with pyelonephritis it is ineffective.
When taking both drugs, resistance occurs very rarely. In an alkaline environment, the effect of medicines decreases: they cannot be combined with drugs that increase the acidity of urine, and during therapy you need to eat protein food (the fact is that meat increases the acidity of the body).
The drug "Furagin" is endowed with the following benefits. It does not differ in systemic effects and activates the immune system by increasing the concentration of protein protective molecules in the blood. This medicine contributes to a greater intensity of leukocyte absorption of harmful substances. An overdose of the drug "Furagin" is more difficult for people to tolerate, and it is much more difficult to eliminate it. The drug "Furadonin" is used in the presence of chronic cystitis in order to avoid relapses.
The drugs "Furagin" and "Furadonin" have advantages and disadvantages, but the first option is still preferable. Currently, new generation drugs are used to treat urinary tract infections, for example"Nolitsin" along with "Norbaktin" and "Furamag". The latter drug has a very high bacteriostatic effect, and its maximum blood level can last longer than that of the Furagin drug.
