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 the causative agents of infectious diseases. When taking any medicine, you should always consider its compatibility with other drugs and alcohol. In the article we will consider how Furagin and alcohol are combined.
General information
The medication is available 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 receptions is reduced to three. The course of body therapy is selected individually, which mainly depends on the patient’s health, and in addition, on his condition and severity of 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-medication with this remedy is unacceptable, therefore, at first it is necessary to conduct an examination in order to make the correct diagnosis. After that, the doctor will determine the course of therapy with the drug, and the patient will have to strictly adhere to the treatment regimen assigned to him. Next, we’ll talk about adverse reactions that can occur if you take this medication.
Side effects
When using Furagin, certain side effects are possible, including dizziness along with severe headaches, nausea and vomiting, insomnia, allergies, pain in the digestive system, excessive sweating, weakness, and poor 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 dose of the drug. But if this does not bring relief, or the drug does not help to stop the symptoms of the disease, then you need to stop the therapy with "Furagin", and the doctor should prescribe another medicine.
In order to reduce the risks of side effects, it is important to take the medicine only after eating, while drinking a tablet with two glasses of water. The use of vitamins, which belong to group B, will also help to defeat unpleasant side effects. Antihistamines will also help.
Symptoms of an overdose are usually manifested:
- violation of the central nervous system: inflammation of the peripheral nerves, psychosis, mood deterioration;
- allergic reactions: angioedema, urticaria, bronchospasm;
- nausea
- impaired liver function.
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 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, you should not combine the medicine with agents 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 admission.
Contraindications
The main contraindications are the following conditions and pathologies:
- the presence of pregnancy;
- the drug can not be taken in children under three years of age;
- when breastfeeding;
- against the background of acute porphyria, that is, a violation of pigment metabolism;
- in case of serious diseases and abnormalities of the liver;
- the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of a medical device;
- the development of heart failure of any degree;
- development of a patient with renal failure of any form.
The composition of the medicine in the form of tablets
The active active ingredient of the drug is a derivative of nitrofuran. This drug is released, as noted earlier, in three main formats, namely in tablets, in the form of capsules and in powder. The composition of Furagin tablets includes the following substances: furazidine along with lactose monohydrate, potato starch, croscarmellose sodium, povidone and magnesium stearate. The medicine is used in complex therapy.
Alcohol interaction
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 what effect this medication can have on the human body. In this case, patients should always remember that the recommendations for the drug are strictly adhered to, because even a small violation of the prescribed dosages can adversely affect health.
Oddly enough, but the opinion of scientists regarding the interaction of medicines and alcohol is very mixed. Some doctors believe that they should not be combined with vodka or with sweet wines, while one glass of beer in such a case should not do any harm. Others argue that the combination of medicines and alcohol directly depends on the type of medicine. Based on this, we can conclude that with some alcohol-containing drinks you can take pills, but with others you can not.
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 with the combined use of Furagin and alcohol, the consequences can be unpredictable. This medication, which is intended to destroy the pathogenic microflora of the urinary organs, after its combination with alcohol can demonstrate poor results.
And even despite the fact that the description of this drug does not report a negative effect on the body as a result of drinking alcohol, any patient who cares about his own health and wants to recover 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 adverse reactions are possible with the combined use of alcohol with the medicine?
The unpleasant consequences of the compatibility of Furagin and alcohol are unlikely to bring any benefit to the patient, 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:
- the appearance of an allergic reaction in the form of a rash;
- the occurrence of nausea, turning into vomiting;
- pressure reduction;
- the occurrence of pain localized in the abdomen;
- the appearance of dizziness along with increased heart rate;
- increased anxiety and the occurrence of pain in the heart;
- an increase in human temperature.
It is important to note that in the event that 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 greater likelihood of negative side effects.
And yet, is it possible to take alcohol while taking Furagin?
The advice that every diseased organism needs to be carefully preserved does not stop everyone from drinking alcohol. So, what is the compatibility of Furagin with alcohol? What could be the effect?
As already noted, the drug is a drug intended for the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system. Accumulating in urine, this medication has an antiseptic effect on organs. It is excreted in the urine. The more often the patient urinates, the more the concentration of this drug in the body decreases. And this means that the lower will be the therapeutic effect. This is confirmed by the instructions for use for "Furagin" for adults.
In fact, absolutely all alcoholic beverages, 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 one or another strong drink during the course of treatment, then the benefit of such therapy will be minimized at best. This fully relates to light beer, as it is a diuretic. Actually, for the same reason, it is advisable to refrain from non-alcoholic, but having the same property, drinks. It is about kvass, mineral water and soda.
Consequences of combining
In the worst case, the combined use of Furagin and alcohol can bring quite unpleasant consequences, for example:
- the appearance of skin allergic rashes;
- the occurrence of nausea, acute abdominal pain, dizziness and weakness;
- increased number of heart beats;
- the occurrence of causeless anxiety and panic;
- the presence of upset stools and pain in the heart.
As noted earlier, you do not need to drink alcohol immediately after the end of the therapeutic course. Doctors say that after any treatment you need to give 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, which is not in the list. 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 does not necessarily happen to other people, and vice versa.
Thus, with regard to combining this drug with alcohol, it can be said that, as many people, there are so many opinions. And all people have their own attitude to their own health. For some, the very idea of taking alcohol during the treatment course is unacceptable, and for others, alcoholic beverages are so important that people are ready to neglect any recommendations and advice and not take their health seriously.
No matter what choice a person makes in this regard, he must not violate the instructions in the instructions. Consider the recommended dosage of Furagin.
Dosage and administration
According to the instructions for use, the pattern of use and the 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, as a rule, a standard therapy regimen is performed. Usually use from 50 to 100 milligrams of the drug (this is one or two tablets) three times. Take Furagin tablets immediately after eating and drink plenty of fluids. The maximum duration of a continuous treatment course should not be more than 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 on the basis of powdered forms of the drug. To do this, 50 milligrams or 1 gram of this medication is diluted in 100 milliliters of clean and warm water, while receiving 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.
Analogues of the drug
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 furazidine) is a drug called “Furamag”. Instead of “Furagin”, the doctor can prescribe an analogue of “Furamag” solely on the basis of the clinical picture of the disease. And besides, the individual characteristics of the body of a patient are taken into account.
In case of side effects, one drug may be replaced by another. In addition to the above medicines, you can replace "Furagin" with "Monural", "Furazol" or "Furacilin."
“Furagin” or “Furadonin” - which is better?
The drug "Furagin" is considered softer. Its side effects are less pronounced and few. In some situations, it is more effective. In 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.
Against the background of taking both drugs, resistance is very rare. In an alkaline environment, the effect of medications decreases: they cannot be combined with drugs that increase the acidity of urine, and during therapy you need to eat protein foods (the fact is that meat increases the acidity of the body).
The drug "Furagin" is endowed with the following advantages. It does not differ in systemic effects and activates immunity 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. The drug "Furadonin" is used in the presence of chronic cystitis to avoid relapse.
The drugs "Furagin" and "Furadonin" have advantages and disadvantages, but the first option is still preferable. Currently, a new generation of drugs is being used to treat urinary tract infections, for example Nolitsin along with Norbactin and Furamag. The last medication has a very high bacteriostatic effect, and its maximum level in the blood can last longer than the drug "Furagin".