What should I do if I drank alcohol at noon after taking cephalosporin in the morning?
Apr 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Generally, if you took cephalosporin in the morning and drank alcohol at noon, it is important to drink plenty of water, closely monitor your condition, or undergo gastric lavage as treatment. Cephalosporin antibiotics may cause a disulfiram-like reaction when combined with alcohol, leading to symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. In addition, after taking cephalosporins, you should avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for a certain period of time. Your diet should be light, and you should avoid consuming irritating foods.
If you took cephalosporin antibiotics in the morning and consumed alcohol at noon, it is generally recommended to drink plenty of water, closely monitor your condition, or undergo gastric lavage as treatment. The specific measures are as follows:
1. Drink plenty of water
After taking cephalosporin in the morning and drinking alcohol at noon, patients should increase their fluid intake, such as honey water or concentrated sugar water. Drinking more fluids helps accelerate metabolism and promotes the breakdown and elimination of alcohol from the body through urine.
2. Close observation
Cephalosporin antibiotics may interact with alcohol to cause a disulfiram-like reaction, including symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. However, not all cephalosporins will cause adverse reactions when combined with alcohol. If a patient took cephalosporin in the morning and drank alcohol at noon, they should first carefully monitor for any signs of discomfort. If no adverse symptoms appear, observation alone may be sufficient.
3. Gastric lavage
If the patient develops symptoms of discomfort, they should seek immediate medical attention for gastric lavage. This procedure removes the contents of the stomach and helps alleviate the patient's symptoms.
In addition, induced vomiting may also be considered. After taking cephalosporin antibiotics, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for a certain period of time. Maintain a light diet and avoid consuming spicy or irritating foods.
