Nolycin and alcohol: compatibility, can I drink at the same time, the consequences

The combination of antibiotics and alcohol is always a very sensitive issue. Most doctors strictly prohibit such a combination, warning of dangerous and sometimes unpredictable consequences. The same applies to the potent antibiotic Nolitsyn. The list of indications for Nolitsin reception is wide enough, and there is always a risk that the course of treatment will coincide with some especially important feast. However, even a glass of wine combined with an antibiotic can cause irreparable harm to your health.

Description of the drug Nolitsin

Nolitsin is a classic potent antibiotic of synthetic origin, active substance in the drug - norfloxacin( in each tablet it is 400 mg).

Antimicrobial norfloxacin destroys a number of dangerous pathogens: staphylococcus, gonococcus, meningococcus, salmonella, chlamydia, etc. Nolycin is especially popular for the treatment of cystitis.

But doctors prescribe a powerful antibiotic for various inflammations caused by infection( that is, dangerous microbes):

• urinary tract diseases( cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis);
• genital infection( bacterial prostatitis, endometritis, etc.):
• gonorrhea( uncomplicated);
• bacterial gastroenteritis.

Pharmacokinetic properties of Nolycin are traditional for many antibiotics. The antimicrobial effect of the drug is 12-13 hours, the half-life of the drug is 3-4 hours. A small part of it disintegrates in the liver, about 30% is excreted in the bile, the main load when treated with Nolicin lies on the kidneys. Through them the main part of the drug is withdrawn - about 32% - unchanged.

Interaction with alcohol

During treatment, Nolitsin affects the work of absolutely all systems and organs of the human body: liver, kidneys, nervous and reproductive system, blood, GIT.A negative reaction to an antibiotic can occur from either side, and the list of side effects to Nolitsin takes into account all these nuances.

Side effects of taking a drug based on norfloxacin appear from the side:

1. Digestive system( appetite disorders, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.).
2. CNS( dizziness, fainting, insomnia, fatigue and irritability, in rare cases - hallucinations).
3. Urinary system( impaired urination or an increase in the amount of urine, bleeding from the urethra, etc.).
4. of the circulatory system( decrease in the level of erythrocytes).
5. Heart and blood vessels( arrhythmia, sudden pressure drop).
6. of the musculoskeletal system( arthralgia, etc.).
7. Allergic reactions( urticaria, pruritus, rash, edema - up to the swelling of Quincke).

Alcohol in combination with antibiotics is always unpredictable. A "cocktail" of alcoholic beverages and such a powerful drug as Nolitsin, can become truly dangerous.

Negative effects are caused by the action of alcohol on the body - when compatible with antibacterial effects, the load on the organs increases at times:

First of all, alcohol affects the nervous system. And since Nolitsin can affect the ability to drive a car and engage in other activities that require extreme attention, the alcohol-antibacterial combination is guaranteed to affect the central nervous system. Suffer a sense of self-preservation, there are disorders of coordination, fatigue, etc.

When removing any poisons from the body, the kidneys especially suffer, because it is through them that all the decay products and toxins pass. When the excretory system tries to simultaneously get rid of alcoholic and medicinal poisons, it can provoke kidney disorders.

The gastrointestinal system is first exposed to antibiotics, alcohol also has a powerful destructive effect on it. This is fraught with not only intestinal disorders, but also with concomitant diseases( candidiasis).

Possible consequences

Decreased treatment effect Nolycin is the first and main consequence of mixing antibiotic with alcohol. Antibiotic therapy is a serious stress for the body, and if the infection is not cured, then you will have to take antibiotics additionally. This situation can lead to antibiotic resistance, and if a person gets sick the next time, picking up the drug will be even more difficult.

Allergy to norfloxacin is another frequent consequence of the thoughtless intake of alcohol during treatment. As a result - unpleasant symptoms in the form of rashes, itching, swelling and other allergic symptoms. In this case, we must urgently go to the doctor and ask to change the drug.

Other effects that may occur if Nolycin and alcohol are mixed is

• fatigue and increased fatigue;
• problems with coordination and seizures;Dizziness and loss of consciousness;
• severe nausea and vomiting;
• indigestion;
• liver disease;
• disorders of the urinary system;
• candidiasis.

Rules for the admission of

Nolicin is a very strong antibiotic, therefore it is strictly prohibited to take it on its own initiative. To give a prescription to Nolitsin is only the doctor's right, with him you can discuss all the contraindications and side effects of the antibiotic, including whether it is possible to drink the drug with alcohol.

When you can drink alcohol while treating Nolitcin:

1. If you start treatment with Nolicin, the last drink should be 1-2 days before the first pill. After the end of antibacterial treatment for alcohol it is better to abstain for 3-4 weeks.
2. During norfloxacin therapy, alcohol is strictly forbidden - any strength and in any doses.
3. It is necessary to take the medicine strictly according to the doctor's prescription - you can not arbitrarily cut the dose or course.
4. Do not drink Nolycin concomitantly with iron and zinc supplements. Break between taking the tablets - from 2 hours or more.
5. During treatment it is important to drink plenty of clean water - 1.5-2 liters per day. The amount of daily urine should be monitored, with the slightest problem - immediately to the doctor.
6. It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight during antibacterial therapy. Sunbathing and walking through the heat - only 3 days after the last pill.

Any antibiotics( including Nolicin) can be taken solely by the doctor's prescription. By writing out the prescription, the doctor will certainly warn his patient that it is impossible to take alcohol with this medication.

Another alcoholic hazard during treatment with Nolicin is the reduced therapeutic effect of the drug. Infections in which norfloxacin is used are very serious, and if you deviate slightly from the rules of admission, the course will have to be repeated anew. In the best case, this will result in unnecessary expenditure and restrictions in the usual way of life. At worst - as the doctors say, will entail antibiotic resistance, and cure the infection in the future will be very problematic.