“ACC” is a popular and inexpensive drug that has proven effective in all kinds of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system. The compatibility of “ACC” and alcohol is not mentioned in the instructions. Therefore, many patients have a question: what are the consequences of libations during treatment with the drug? In some cases, really - there will be no unpleasant consequences. However, the compatibility of “ACC” and alcohol largely depends on the individual characteristics of the body and whether the patient has any chronic diseases of the internal organs.
The composition and form of the drug
The release form is effervescent tablets, which should be dissolved in water (room temperature, not hot, but not excessively cool) before taking. Immediately after preparation, the solution should be drunk.
The main active component of “ACC” is acetylcysteine. This ingredient has an expectorant effect, is effective in a number of respiratory diseases. It has a relatively small number of side effects compared with other expectorant mucolytics. Effective for diseases that are accompanied by the discharge of purulent sputum. Before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor, however, most patients do not consider the drug to be any serious and at the first symptoms of respiratory tract diseases they prescribe it on their own, without worrying about the accuracy of dosage and the duration of administration. Such a frivolous approach to taking can lead to serious health consequences.
Indications for the use of "ACC"
Instructions for use with the "ACC" indicates that the drug is effective in the following diseases and conditions:
- inflammatory and infectious pathologies of the respiratory tract, which are accompanied by the formation and discharge of viscous sputum;
- bronchitis of various etiologies;
- tracheitis;
- laryngotracheitis;
- pneumonia;
- bronchial asthma depending on the clinical picture;
- sinusitis - both in the period of acute and chronic course;
- lung abscess
- otitis media;
- cystic fibrosis.
Contraindications
Instructions for use informs that “ACC” has the following contraindications for use:
- individual sensitivity to the components of the drug;
- pulmonary hemorrhage;
- hemoptysis;
- exacerbation of chronic peptic ulcer disease;
- period of pregnancy and lactation.
If the patient has at least one disease or condition of the above, then you should refuse to take “ACC” and look for a drug with a similar effect.
Possible side effects
The following side effects may develop:
- from the endocrine system: allergic manifestations, in particular skin itching, dermatitis, eczema, epidermal necrolysis, in relatively rare cases, the development of anaphylactic reactions that can threaten the patient’s life;
- from the digestive system: diarrhea, indigestion, indigestion, nausea, vomiting;
- on the part of the respiratory system: bronchospasms, patients with bronchial asthma sometimes experience shortness of breath;
- from the central nervous system: tinnitus, dizziness;
- in relatively rare cases, fever, headache, and the development of internal bleeding are possible.
Compatibility of “ACC” and alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are highly toxic to all internal organs, but the liver and pancreas are most affected. If a person is used to drinking strong drinks, then the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach suffers. In some cases, with regular abuse of spirits, gastritis, peptic ulcer develops. “ACC” does not have high toxicity to internal organs.
Often patients have a question: is it possible to drink alcohol and “ACC” together? Such a question is incorrect, since the answer to it largely depends on the individual characteristics of the patient. If he already has chronic diseases of the kidneys, liver, pancreas, then the effect is unpredictable. The compatibility of “ACC” and alcohol for a completely healthy person is normal, a slight increase in toxic effects on the liver is possible. However, if this organ is completely healthy and functioning normally, then we can talk about such a combination without any consequences for the patient's body.
The compatibility of “ACC Long” and alcohol is also good, since this drug also contains acetylcysteine. The principle of combining with alcohol is the same as in the case with the usual "ACC". If there are chronic diseases of the digestive system, it is best not to mix drinks that contain ethyl alcohol with expectorant drugs. The risk of developing an allergic reaction, up to anaphylactic shock, also increases. Much depends on how long the dose of the “ACC” medicine was taken.
How much alcohol can I drink after taking “ACC”? It is optimal for at least 4-5 hours after the dose of an expectorant has been taken.
The need to mix the drug and alcohol
It is important to answer the question for yourself: is it necessary to take alcohol on the background of “ACC” treatment? Can I take alcohol and mucolytic drugs together? This is a question that only the attending physician, who is aware of the clinical picture of the patient’s condition, can give an exact answer. Such experiments should not be carried out independently: they can lead to the development of a serious allergic reaction and an increase in the toxic effect of ethanol on the liver and pancreas. However, if these organs are completely healthy and have no pathologies, then a single intake of alcohol during therapy with “ACC” may not lead to any negative consequences.
If a person has no alcohol dependence, then it would hardly occur to him to take alcoholic beverages during treatment with a serious mucolytic drug. Unlike a completely healthy person, alcohol-dependent patients cannot refuse to take a dose of alcohol - whether it is a feast or just an evening alone. If there is a need to combine alcohol with “ACC”, then the patient should reconsider his “relationship” with alcohol.
Three stages of alcoholism
Narcology distinguishes three stages of dependence on alcoholic beverages:
- The first is that a person is still able to refuse to drink alcohol - for example, against the background of treatment with serious drugs, he calmly suffers a refusal. However, he likes to drink, and immediately after the end of therapy, he will gladly return to his addiction.
- The second - a person is no longer able to refuse a dose of alcohol, even during treatment with serious drugs. He develops chronic diseases of the internal organs due to the constant abuse of alcohol. The question of how much “ACC” and alcohol can be consumed worries such a patient; he seriously considers for himself the idea of refusing the drug, if only he could take a dose of an alcohol-containing agent.
- The third - a person is completely "drunk", he no longer thinks about his health and moral character. He has only one goal - to get the next "dose", and he gets drunk from the smallest servings, as many serious chronic diseases have developed.
Toxic effect of alcohol on internal organs
The most common diseases among lovers of regular libations while taking pharmacological drugs:
- chronic pancreatitis;
- chronic cholecystitis;
- toxic hepatitis;
- over time, cirrhotic disease develops;
- type 2 diabetes mellitus;
- problems with the central nervous system.
Such a person becomes irritable, quick-tempered, intolerant. His character deteriorates, he suffers from insomnia, quarrels with his loved ones. Over time, pains appear - chronic diseases make themselves felt. Such a person has only one way - a complete rejection of alcohol, not only while taking “ACC” and other drugs, but in general - forever. In parallel with this, you should normalize your diet, and eventually give up smoking as well.
Poisoning after the interaction of “ACC” and alcohol
After poisoning with a large amount of alcohol during treatment with “ACC”, therapy should be carried out to restore well-being:
- "Regidron" to restore the water-salt balance.
- "Essential" to restore liver cells and prevent the development of cirrhotic disease.
- “Kombilipen” is a group B vitamins in injections. They are necessary to restore the healthy functioning of the nervous system after the fact of poisoning.