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Furazolidone and Alcoholism

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

Check result:

Furazolidone <> 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:

Furazolidone may inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase and occasionally precipitate a disulfiram-like reaction in patients who consume alcohol while taking the medication. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, flushing, sweating, headache, abdominal cramps, dyspnea, chest tightness, and hypotension. Patients should be instructed to avoid alcohol-containing products during therapy and for at least 4 days after the last dose. Therapy with furazolidone should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake. An alternative therapy may be appropriate.

References:

"Product Information. Furoxone (furazolidone)." Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eatontown, NJ.
Altamirano A, Bondani A "Adverse reactions to furazolidone and other drugs. A comparative review." Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl 169 (1989): 70-80

Furazolidone

Generic Name: furazolidone

Brand Name:

Synonyms: Furazolidone (Oral)

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