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Vitazol and Alcoholism

Result of checking the interaction of drug Vitazol and disease Alcoholism for safety when used together.

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Vitazol <> Alcoholism

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Metronidazole may be systemically absorbed when applied to the skin or mucosal membranes. A disulfiram-like reaction has been reported in patients who consume alcohol during treatment with oral metronidazole. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, flushing, sweating, headache, abdominal cramps, and hypotension. Therapy with topical metronidazole should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake. Patients should be instructed to avoid alcohol-containing products during therapy and for at least 48 hours after the last dose.

References:

Giannini AJ, DeFrance DT "Metronidazole and alcohol: potential for combinative abuse." J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 20 (1983): 509-15
Harries DP, Teale KF, Sunderland G "Metronidazole and alcohol: potential problems." Scott Med J 35 (1990): 179-80
Alexander I "Alcohol-antabuse syndrome in patients receiving metronidazole during gynaecological treatment." Br J Clin Pract 39 (1985): 292-3
"Product Information. Metrogel-Vaginal (metronidazole)." Curatek Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Elk Grove Village, IL.

Vitazol

Generic Name: metronidazole topical

Brand Name: MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel Pump, MetroLotion, Noritate, Rosadan, MetroGel-Vaginal, Nuvessa, Vandazole

Synonyms: Vitazol (Topical)

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