What are the consequences of drinking alcohol while receiving an infusion

The consequences of drinking alcohol during infusion are disulfiram-like reactions, increased burden on the liver, affected drug absorption, accelerated blood flow, and palpitations.

1. Produce disulfiram-like reaction: Intravenous infusion is a relatively common treatment method. The use of cephalosporins during infusion can have an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect. Drinking alcohol after intravenous infusion may cause a disulfiram-like reaction between the drug and alcohol, which will affect the health of the respiratory and nervous systems, and will also be accompanied by chest tightness, respiratory distress and life-threatening.

2. Increase the burden on the liver: Infusion is the process of delivering drugs into the veins, and the drugs will enter various parts of the body through blood circulation and are mainly excreted through the liver. Drinking alcohol after infusion will increase the burden on the liver, or cause liver damage, and will also lead to accumulation of toxins in the body.

3. Affecting drug absorption: The alcohol content in wine is relatively high. After drinking, it may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, and may also cause nausea, vomiting, or increased urination, which will accelerate the excretion of drug components in the body and affect drug absorption or therapeutic effects.

4. Palpitations: Infusion can eliminate inflammation in the body and promote blood circulation. After drinking, alcohol will enter the blood through the digestive system, causing faster blood flow or blood vessel dilation, abnormal blood supply to the heart, and symptoms of palpitations.