The drug "Wobenzym" is a unique tool with immunomodulating anti-inflammatory effect. It contains proteins of plant and animal genesis that accelerate metabolic processes in the body. One of the pharmacological effects of the drug is the acceleration of the breakdown of toxic products. Any alcoholic beverage contains substances that poison the body. Many are interested in whether it is possible to combine Wobenzym and alcohol, if nothing is specified in the instructions. To answer this question, you need to understand what this medicine is intended for.
Properties and indications for use of the drug
The medicine "Wobenzym" is, first of all, an immunomodulator. It positively affects the body's ability to develop a protective reaction to the action of parasites and other foreign dangerous substances.
The enzymes that make up the drug have anti-inflammatory properties. They successfully fight infectious diseases with different localization.
The drug contributes to the resorption of the formed blood clots. It is widely used in traumatology to accelerate tissue regeneration. And also in angiology for the treatment of atherosclerosis and the prevention of phlebitis.
"Wobenzym" interacts well with other drugs. Reduces side effects from the use of hormones, enhances the effect of antibiotics and antiviral drugs, while reducing the risk of dysbiosis.
In what cases is the drug contraindicated
The drug substance is not recommended for use with special sensitivity to pancreatin, papain, bromelain and other components of the drug.
To avoid problems, the drug is not started for children under 5 years of age, and for people suffering from hemophilia. About the consequences of combining Wobenzym with alcohol, and whether they can be taken at all at the same time, there are no notes in the instructions. But there is an indication that the drug does not adversely affect mental and physical abilities, which means that it will not enhance the effect of ethanol on the nervous system.
Is it possible to combine booze and Wobenzym?
The drug contains enzymes that enhance the natural immunity and therapeutic properties of other medicines. Therefore, this drug is always prescribed in combination therapy.
If we talk about the compatibility of Wobenzym and alcohol, it is necessary first of all to consider the disease for which the drug was prescribed.
- If the indications for the use of the medicine are pathology of the liver or gastrointestinal tract, then strong drinks should not be drunk. Ethanol is a toxin, and the liver acts as a filter in the body. Its functionality is already impaired, and alcohol will only aggravate the situation.
- Atopic dermatitis is an allergic inflammation of the skin. Alcohol can also cause an allergic reaction. Of course, this mainly happens because of poor-quality products or if too much is drunk, but still it is better not to risk it.
- In the case of the appointment of "Wobenzym" for fractures, bruises, injuries, then alcohol will not cause much harm, but also good. Do not forget that alcohol depresses the immune system, when it is consumed, the healing process is much slower.
- The drug helps to eliminate toxins. For these purposes, it is better to take it not with alcohol, but after drinking the latter. In the reviews of alcohol and the “Wobenzym” after it, people write that there was practically no hangover. The tool will relieve withdrawal symptoms and improve well-being.
When should you not take alcohol and the drug together?
The composition of the drug contains interferons. They have the ability to destroy affected cells. Ethanol very quickly has a destructive effect on weak structural and functional units of the life form.
To the question whether it is possible to drink alcohol and Wobenzym, which is part of the course of complex therapy with antibiotics, the answer is unequivocal - no. Most bactericides in combination with ethanol cause a disulfiram-like reaction. It is characterized by the appearance of vomiting, a strong increase in blood pressure, seizures. “Wobenzym” enhances the effect of antibacterial agents, so the consequences of drinking alcohol can be life threatening.
You can not drink strong drinks during the treatment of cardiac disorders with or without Wobenzym.
Consequences of sharing booze and drug
Any medication is an additional burden on the liver and kidneys. These organs filter substances that enter the body and remove toxins. Combining Wobenzym and alcohol, an additional load is given to systems and internal organs. Natural protective functions are violated, a person recovers for a long time.
Intensive use of the kidneys leads to malfunctions, especially in the urinary system. Disintegration products are delayed in the bladder, which causes inflammatory processes.
Under the influence of alcohol, the walls of blood vessels are destroyed, and the drug contributes to their regeneration. With such a diametrically opposite effect, hypertension and cardiovascular disorders develop rapidly.
When prescribing drugs for prophylactic purposes, alcohol should be discarded from complications after surgery and chemotherapy. After invasive treatments, the damaging effects of alcohol can lead to serious irreversible effects.
The opinion of doctors
When prescribing medications by a doctor, patients are primarily interested in how this will affect the usual way of life. The opinion of medical specialists about whether Wobenzym and alcohol can be combined is negative.
Doctors, in principle, are opponents of alcohol, and their combination with medicines is generally prohibited. The drug has side effects and, if they occur, the situation can be corrected, for example, by changing the dose. Under the influence of alcohol, it is impossible to predict the consequences of a negative reaction of the body.
Experts say that if it is difficult for the patient to refuse to drink, it is better to warn about this right away. In some cases, it is allowed to revise the prescribed course of drugs.
Patient reviews on the compatibility of alcohol and Wobenzym
Most people do not understand the intricacies of pharmacology, so she prefers just to get the opinion of those who took the drug and alcohol at the same time. On the compatibility of Wobenzym and alcohol, reviews are almost all pretty unpleasant.
Basically, patients complain of pain in the liver and headaches. The latter is most likely associated with increased pressure. People write that unpleasant symptoms are the same as with alcohol intoxication. Some claim that the heart rate was quickening, it was difficult to breathe. After people stopped drinking alcohol, the condition quickly returned to normal.
What to do if I took the medicine and drank it?
If a person for some reason (did not know or did not attach due importance) took “Wobenzym” and alcohol together, then you should not immediately panic. Washing and artificial induction of vomiting is also not worth doing.
It is necessary to proceed from the current situation. If the drug is taken for some time together with other medicines, then it is necessary to abandon the further use of strong drinks. If a person drank the first or second pill, and the celebration is very important (wedding, retirement), then the reception of Wobenzym can be postponed for 1-2 days. Of course, you first need to evaluate the feasibility of drug withdrawal.
If after the combined use of the drug and alcohol the person became ill, the doctor should be called first.
How much can I drink so that the dose does not affect the drug?
Alcohol has a different effect on everyone. Someone's mood rises from half a glass of champagne, and someone has a little bottle of vodka.
As you know, alcohol reduces the protective qualities of the body, and Wobenzym has immunomodulatory properties. The components of the drug enter the bloodstream through the intestines. Ethyl alcohol reduces the absorption capacity of the digestive organ, and the drug becomes less effective. Wobenzym and alcohol are allowed to be combined if the dose of the latter is minimal.
It is believed that without consequences, alcohol can take no more than one dose per 60 kg of body weight. The amount in milliliters of one serving depends on the strength of the drink.
Before you start drinking alcohol, you need to weigh the situation and think about the consequences. Following simple doctor's recommendations will speed up the healing process and help avoid new problems.