The theme of the interaction of alcoholic beverages with medicines does not lose its relevance. In particular, this applies to such drugs as nootropics, that is, drugs that affect the activity of the brain. Among these drugs is Cavinton.
Cavinton Forte and alcohol
Why does Cavinton cause such questions? The fact that there is a lot of information about this drug: they say, Cavinton will not help getting drunk or, on the contrary, causing too much intoxication, which is used by alcoholics in an effort to achieve euphoria in any way. Let's try to figure out which of the statements is more true.
Cavinton refers to drugs that have a positive effect on the blood circulation of the brain.
The main active substance of the drug is vinpocetine, known for its properties:
- vasodilator. Vinpocetin helps reduce the tone in the vessels of the brain, the vessel expands, resulting in improved blood supply to the brain;
- counteracts platelet aggregation in blood vessels;
- stimulating brain metabolism due to increased brain uptake of oxygen and glucose;
- decrease in blood viscosity.
Cavinton is used in neurology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Neurologists prescribe the drug in case of cerebral circulatory insufficiency, after strokes and with encephalopathies, for the treatment of vascular atherosclerosis and cognitive disorders caused by vascular changes.
Cavinton's application for the treatment of eye diseases and in otolaryngology is also associated mainly with vascular changes and their influence on the organs of sight and hearing.
The course of treatment with Cavinton is usually at least three months, during which time in the life of many people important events occur that are accompanied by feasts with the mandatory use of alcoholic beverages. There is a natural question - and can I drink during the use of medicine?
In fact, if you look closely at the indications for the prescription of a medicine, where the stroke, cerebral trauma, encephalopathy and dementia appear, then only one answer comes to mind: it is undesirable to drink with such diseases and without medication. However, strangely enough, doctors prescribe this drug during therapy of vegetative-vascular dystonia, in which little alcohol is not forbidden. So, after all, sometimes you can take a little bit on your chest during treatment?
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Compatibility of
In order for the patient to be able to answer the question about whether it is possible to drink alcohol while treating with the drug, you need to carefully consider the action of Cavinton forte on the body.
The strengthened formula of the drug, expanding the vessels, causes increased blood supply to the brain and an increase in the flow of oxygen to the tissues. Simultaneous with Cavinton forte, alcohol intake increases the rate of absorption of ethyl alcohol and its intake to the brain. Brain cells that need therapy, instead of treatment get intoxication with acetaldehyde. Intoxication can intensify right up to strong alcohol poisoning.
The process of alcohol fermentation occurs with the active participation of oxygen. Accordingly, all the oxygen that was to be sent to the brain cells, will go to the processing of ethyl alcohol. This means that the therapeutic effect of Cavinton will not have to wait and the patient will not feel any relief at all. Rather, on the contrary.
Given the vasodilating effect of Cavinton and similar properties of alcohol, it's easy to imagine what could happen as a result of such interaction - a kind of "swing" in the form of a sharp expansion and subsequent narrowing of the vessels can lead to severe arrhythmias, which is extremely difficult to treat.
A person who is interested in getting better soon will hardly decide on alcohol consumption after reading such lines.
Quite often, Cavinton is prescribed to patients with alcoholism for withdrawal of a person from a drinking state, as well as for the treatment of diseases associated with chronic alcoholism. It is clear that in such cases it is strictly forbidden to drink strictly.
Use of the drug for hangover
Some homegrown Aesculapius advise using Cavinton with a hangover. Allegedly, after the abuse of ethyl alcohol, the brain needs to be recharged with vitamins. The truth is in this statement - due to strong intoxication the brain really needs oxygen and glucose. But Cavinton is not a harmless vitamin, and you should always take this medication with your doctor. One-time intake Cavinton will not have any therapeutic effect, to restore the brain cells in a hangover syndrome, it is best to put a dropper with a solution of glucose or drink a sweet tea.
Consequences of combining
The conclusion is unambiguous: during the course of treatment with Cavinton, you should not take drinks containing ethyl alcohol. It is simply dangerous for the health and life of the patient.
In conclusion, I want to say that any treatment is aimed primarily at restoring a person after losing health. Alcohol acts just in the opposite direction - it takes a healthy person from his good health. And if there is a great need to take a drop of poison in the form of an alcoholic beverage, then it should be done against the background of an absolutely healthy state. As for Cavinton Fort, it is worth giving a breather to the body at least one day before taking an alcoholic drink. Do not drink medicine, after the feast until the alcohol is completely eliminated from the body, again it is recommended to give yourself time to restore at least one day. And it is best, of course, to finish the course of treatment and during the course of therapy not to drink at all.