Dehydrated Alcohol Injection and Levamisole
Determining the interaction of Dehydrated Alcohol Injection and Levamisole 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:Ask your doctor before using levamisole together with ethanol. You should avoid drinking alcohol, it can increase some of the side effects of levamisole. This can cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and upset stomach. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Case histories have suggested that levamisole is associated with some side effects (including headache, fever, shivers, and dizziness) that suggest an disulfiram-like interaction with alcohol. These side effects could be alleviated by total abstinence from alcohol. No mechanism has been established for this interaction.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving levamisole should avoid alcohol.
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Generic Name: ethanol
Brand name: Ablysinol
Synonyms: Alcohol
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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