Alcohol in Dextrose and Procarbazine
Determining the interaction of Alcohol in Dextrose and Procarbazine and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using procarbazine and ethanol drugs can cause flushing, nausea, headache, or blood pressure changes. Do not consume alcoholic beverages while taking procarbazine. It is important that you tell your healthcare provider about all other medications that you are using including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without talking to your doctor first.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: The combined use of procarbazine and alcohol may result in a disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, nausea, headache, hypotension). Increased sedation may also occur. The mechanism may be due to inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase by procarbazine.
MANAGEMENT: The clinician should counsel patients receiving procarbazine to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
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Generic Name: ethanol
Brand name: Ablysinol
Synonyms: Alcohol, Dehydrated Alcohol Injection
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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