In the article, we consider whether Cetrin and alcohol are compatible.
The pharmaceutical market is full of various antihistamines designed to overcome allergic symptoms. But many of these drugs have contraindications or cannot be combined with other drugs. Often, side effects do not arise from exceeding the dose, but from the improper combination of tablets and other substances. For example, one of the drugs “Cetrin” with alcohol widely used for allergies can cause certain complications. It will be further described in detail what threatens the use of this medicine and alcohol.
About the drug
Not everyone knows why Tsetrin helps.
The drug is used for allergic manifestations. This is an effective tool that belongs to the third generation.
What is the composition of the drug "Cetrin"?
Active substance: cetirizine. Excipients: corn starch, lactose, hypromellose, macrogol 6000, povidone, purified water, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide, purified talc, sorbic acid, dimethicone.
It does not affect the nervous system and, therefore, many typical side effects do not cause, for example, lethargy, drowsiness, or a decrease in muscle tone. A person can lead a habitual lifestyle during treatment.
The tablets “Cetrin” have the following indications for use: seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, hay fever, allergic conjunctivitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, pruritus, angioedema; complex therapy of atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema, bronchial asthma.
Compatibility with other drugs is also very good, which is important in the complex treatment of many diseases. “Cetrin” blocks the movement of eosinophils, due to which the allergy does not develop, it stabilizes blood pressure during the anaphylactic state.
The activity of the drug to eliminate allergic symptoms
Consider the mechanism of action of Cetrin.
Third generation antihistamines selectively affect H1 receptors. Available in tablet form, taken once a day. The active substance, which is part of the drug, reduces the permeability of the walls of blood vessels. At the same time, tissue edema decreases, inflammation disappears.
What helps "Tsetrin" is described in detail in the instructions.
The drug stabilizes blood pressure with the development of an anaphylactic condition. The allergic development process originates with the migration of eosinophils to the area of inflammation. The drug "Cetrin" prevents the movement of eosinophils, as a result, the development of allergies is blocked. It can be taken for preventive purposes or at the beginning of an allergic process.
Not all patients experience side effects from Cetrin. The main symptoms of the negative effect of the drug are noted on the part of the nervous system. The victim may experience:
- nausea
- upset stool;
- vomiting
- dry mouth.
Bad combination
Each doctor will say that it is best to drink any pill with plain water. And to mix them with different alcoholic beverages is generally not recommended, even if it seems that the amount drunk is very small.
The interaction of Cetrin with alcohol is especially dangerous for pregnant women, who are already difficult to find a safe and high-quality treatment. If you ignore this recommendation, a predisposition to intoxication of the fetus will appear. This is dangerous in the future with an increased risk of pathologies in a child, impaired mental activity and, moreover, a decrease in the immune system for life.
A mixture of Cetrin and alcohol acts on the same principle when breastfeeding. Half-life with milk gets to the baby, which can cause acute intoxication.
Dangerous experiments should not even be done by people who seem healthy in appearance.
Interaction Features
The drug "Cetrin" is a popular antihistamine-type pill that belongs to the third generation and does not affect the nervous system, so that the patient does not feel lethargy and drowsiness after use. This is evidenced by the numerous reviews of people who took the medicine. In the process of its application, it is allowed to actively engage in sports or work. Muscle tone remains the same.
Against the background of using the medicine, you can take many other medicines, since it has a fairly high compatibility. The active component prevents the development of allergic reactions due to the blocking of the movement of eosinophils.
But it is definitely determined that taking “Cetrin” along with drinks containing alcohol is prohibited, as this can cause negative consequences for the body. The compatibility of the drug and alcohol is so low that in some cases their simultaneous use can lead to death of the patient.
The thing is that any alcoholic drink causes the formation of toxins in the body. In turn, the latter often trigger allergy processes. Therefore, when used together, the expected therapeutic effect at best does not occur.
Taking Cetrin and alcohol when a person already has asthma or allergies is very dangerous. Such an act can lead to a severe attack. In addition, the consequences may be as follows:
- pressure reduction to a critically dangerous indicator;
- loss of consciousness;
- itching
- swelling;
- tachycardia.
In general, at present, the interaction of this drug and alcohol is poorly studied, so there may be the most unpredictable consequences. It is most reasonable when treating with Cetrin to completely limit yourself from taking drinks containing alcohol.
In any case, the accumulation of ethanol in the body is destructive. If you take this kind of drinks along with pharmaceutical treatment, you can put your life at risk.
In general terms, the following consequences of tissue accumulation of ethanol are possible:
- change in blood composition;
- concentration of the drug in the brain;
- destruction of the liver cells.
Complications
The breakdown of alcohol in the body is much faster than with drugs. Antihistamines adversely affect the mechanism of ethanol excretion, which worsens the general condition of the patient. If you take alcohol on the background of treatment with the drug "Cetrin", the blood composition will change and become close to an acidic environment. Alcohol decay products will be eliminated at a slow pace, which will lead to the following complications:
- pain in the neck;
- general weakness;
- hallucinogenic reactions;
- state of prolonged intoxication;
- high blood pressure;
- tachycardia;
- itching
- skin edema;
- fainting
- stomach pains;
- skin rash.
The symptoms listed are not a complete list at all. Other negative manifestations may also occur, significantly worsening the quality of life and even threatening it, in principle.
Cetrin and alcohol: consequences
Such a combination is dangerous for various human organs and systems, and not only because of the increase in undesirable manifestations. Experts are sure that such a combination negatively affects many organs:
- The heart experiences overload, which can cause acute heart failure or myocardial infarction.
- The liver, which is directly involved in the removal of ethanol decomposition products and the already used active substance of the drug, can be destroyed.
- The kidneys in which the development of various diseases is possible, since this organ also removes the drug from the body.
The reasons listed above are enough to completely abandon alcohol-containing drinks during the treatment with Cetrin. It must be remembered that even after completing the treatment course, the body needs time to recover.
It is allowed to drink a little alcohol (up to 50 mg) only one to two weeks after the end of the drug.
Worsening Allergy Symptoms
It should be noted especially that even a small amount of alcohol in combination with an antihistamine will enhance allergic manifestations. Probable reactions such as:
- red spots on the skin that peel and itch;
- difficulty breathing and developing laryngeal edema;
- coma, loss of consciousness.
The latter is especially dangerous, and therefore, with the first symptoms of a coma, you need to call an ambulance. In such situations, as a rule, specialists administer hormonal agents to a patient who is struggling with a serious condition. Only a doctor can choose the dosage. Introducing intramuscularly or intravenously hormonal solutions is prohibited.
The possibility of using medication and drinks containing alcohol is given below.
"Cetrin" in the form of tablets:
- allowed to men one day before drinking and twenty hours after drinking it; women two days before drinking and one day after;
- prohibited during the treatment course;
- prohibited during pregnancy.
Violation Actions
When a person, through ignorance or negligence, took the Tsetrin tablet and drank alcohol, urgent measures must be taken:
- stop drinking such drinks;
- drink more clean water in the next four hours;
- carefully read the contraindications according to the instructions for the medicine;
- during the course of taking tablets, you can not drink alcohol from three days to a month (depending on the doctor’s instructions).
It must be remembered that at the same time with alcohol it is forbidden to use any form of medication in principle - both ointment and tablets.
Reviews on the compatibility of "Tsetrina" and alcohol
According to reviews, with the joint use of alcohol and an antihistamine, multiple side effects develop. The most harmless is a headache, the heartbeat becomes very frequent, dizzy. Some patients report that they even started hallucinating.
Of course, it is difficult for some to completely eliminate alcohol from their lives, especially if a long-term treatment of allergies is ahead, but this is simply necessary to avoid serious health consequences.