https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336675683_Clinically_important_and_pharmacologically_relevant_drug_interactions_with_alcohol
https://www.ejmanager.com/mnstemps/146/146-1559448675.pdf?t=1571542833
https://www.ejmanager.com/mnstemps/146/146-1559448675.pdf?t=1571542833
§ Alcohol is a psychoactive substance and its chronic use can lead to
dependence.
§ According to previous studies, about
half of Alcohol users take medications interacting with Alcohol.
§ Drugs
Increasing Blood Alcohol Levels (BALs)
Ø H2 receptor blockers (Cimetidine or Ranitidine)
Ø Aspirin
Ø Metoclopramide
Ø Cisapride
Ø Erythromycin
§
Drugs Increasing the risk of Disulfiram-like reactions
Ø Cephalosporins
Ø Metronidazole
Ø Sulphonamides
Ø Isoniazid
Ø Antifungals
Ø Sulfonylureas
§ Drugs
Increasing the risk of CNS depression
Ø Benzodiazepines
Ø Barbiturates
Ø Phenothiazines
Ø Opioid
analgesics
Ø Antihistamines
§ Drugs
Increasing the risk of Hepatotoxicity
Ø Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
§
Drug increasing the risk of orthostatic
hypotension
Ø Nitrates
§
Drugs increasing the risk of UGIB
Ø NSAIDs
§ Healthcare professionals through the screening, education, and
follow up on suspected drug interactions could reduce the risk of adverse
effects.
§ The patients are encouraged to ask their doctor or pharmacist to
look over their list for any potentially dangerous combinations.
§ It is recommended that people fill all their prescriptions at one
pharmacy, if possible.
