Is it possible to combine "Flemoklav Solutab" and alcohol? Many patients ask the same question. When treating with antibacterial agents, the likelihood of side effects and complications is directly dependent on the amount and strength of alcohol consumed. Also, the consequences of combining alcohol with antibiotics depend on the severity of the disease and the characteristics of the human body. The article will consider which group of antibiotics "Flemoklav Solutab" belongs to. It will also be said about the indications, contraindications and dosages of the drug.
"Flemoklav Solutab": composition
The drug is obtained from substances containing clavulanic acid and amoxicillin, respectively, 31.25 milligrams + 125 milligrams, 62.5 milligrams + 250 milligrams, 125milligrams + 500 milligrams, 125 milligrams + 875 milligrams, respectively. In addition to the active ingredients, the tablets contain such as crospovidone, vanillin, microcrystalline cellulose, vanillin, saccharin, magnesium stearate, apricot flavor.
"Flemoclav Solutab": indications for use
Ammoxicillin is a semi-synthetic bactericidal antibiotic with a broad spectrum of action and belongs to the aminobenzylpenicillin group. Clavulanic acid is a life product of a fungus called Streptomyces clavuligerus. It has a weak antibacterial effect, but most importantly, clavulanic acid has a depressing effect on the enzymatic apparatus of bacteria, thereby protecting amoxicillin from decomposition by various types of lactamases produced by it.
Indications for the use of the drug "Flemoklav Solutab": various infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract (such as acute sinusitis, acute otitis media), infectious diseases of the lower respiratory tract (pneumonia, severe exacerbations of chronic bronchitis), infectious diseases of the genitourinary tract (cystitis, pyelonephritis), infectious diseases of the skin and soft tissues.
Application
Instructions for use "Flemoklava Solutab" (500 mg) says that:
- To reduce the severity of dyspeptic manifestations, the drug should be used at the very beginning of a meal.
- Flemoklav Solutab (tablets) can be swallowed whole or chewed with water. Can be dissolvedone tablet in half a glass of water, but not less than thirty milliliters, mix thoroughly before use, drink this solution. Usually, the antibiotic Flemoclav Solutab is prescribed for another three to four days after the disappearance of the clinical symptoms of the disease. The total duration of the course is up to ten days.
- The drug "Flemoclav Solutab" is not recommended for use without monitoring liver function for more than fourteen days.
- The dosage of the drug for adults and children weighing more than forty kilograms is 500/125 milligrams three times a day, strictly with an interval of eight hours between meals. With the development of severe, recurrent or chronic infections, the dose of the drug can be increased up to two times.
- For children from two to twelve years old, the drug "Flemoklav Solutab" in the instructions for use is recommended to prescribe 20-30 milligrams of amoxicillin with 5-7.5 milligrams of clavulanic acid per kilogram of body weight, divided into three doses.
Before taking an antibacterial agent, be sure to study the annotation for "Flemoclav Solutab" 500 mg (instructions for use).
Contraindications to prescribing
Contraindications to the appointment of the drug "Flemoclav Solutab" are: high sensitivity to the components of the drug, impaired liver function or development of jaundice in history, which occurred after taking the substances that make up this medication.
This drug may cause the following side effects:
- development of infections;
- colonization of non-pathogenic fungi such as yeasts;
- violation of the blood picture;
- itch;
- eczema, exanthema that occurs five to eleven days after the start of use;
- urticaria.
There may also be problems with the nervous system, such as headaches, seizures, dizziness, insomnia, aggression, hyperactivity.
For the stomach and intestines: nausea, gastralgia, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting.
The liver may respond with increased enzyme concentrations, occasionally with hepatitis, cholestatic or transient hepatic jaundice.
Interaction of antibacterial drugs and alcohol
Antibiotics are medicines that fight pathogenic microorganisms. The drug has the ability to penetrate deep into the structure of bacteria and destroy it. Currently, antibiotics are milder and cause far fewer adverse reactions, but they are particularly sensitive when taken with alcoholic beverages.
Negative Consequences
Negative reactions in the interaction of antibiotics with alcohol:
- Effectiveness of medicines is decreasing.
- There is a violation of the treatment and the transition of the infection into a chronic form.
- Intoxication of the body from the action of ethanol.
- Dehydration.
- Blood pressure rises.
- Increased hangover.
To avoid serious consequences, it is better to completely avoid alcoholfor the duration of treatment.
The truth about the interaction between antibiotics and alcohol
Alcohol weakens the body's ability to heal itself, depriving it of water and tiring it out. Alcohol slows down the healing process. Alcohol and most antibiotics have similar side effects, including dizziness, drowsiness, and upset stomach. These side effects are aggravated when Flemoklav Solutab and alcohol are taken together.
Does alcohol interfere with antibiotics?
Is it possible to take "Flemoklav Solutab" with alcohol or not? It is dangerous to drink alcohol during treatment, as it can have a serious effect on the liver, where the alcohol and antibiotics are broken down. In addition to the liver, brain function also slows down, since both alcohol and antibiotics are central nervous system depressants.
Most drugs affect the central nervous system and lead to side effects. So this combination is quite dangerous on its own, not to mention if a person is driving.
Most of the alcohol in the liver is broken down by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). If you drink large amounts of alcohol, ADH can be lowered.
If a person constantly abuses alcohol, then the formation of this enzyme in the liver is hindered. Such people are then at an increased risk of damage to the body, which at that time has reduced the ability of self-healing.
Consequencesmixing antibiotics with alcohol
Why shouldn't you combine alcohol and antibiotics? Common adverse symptoms of such a union interaction are: headache, chest pain, uneven heartbeat, dizziness and nausea.
Although Flemoclav Solutab and alcohol are unlikely to cause death, some symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting require immediate medical attention. These symptoms, if left untreated, can be fatal. For example, an irregular heartbeat can cause cardiac arrest, while dehydration caused by vomiting can lead to a drop in blood pressure.
Intake of alcohol during treatment with antibacterial agents can not only disrupt the process of treatment, but also lead to serious he alth consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to refrain from drinking strong drinks during treatment.
