Drinking alcohol after taking cefixime should be closely observed for any discomfort, and patients can drink more warm water to promote alcohol excretion, and consult a doctor promptly if there is any discomfort.
Cefixime structure does not contain methylthiotetrazole group, during the use of the drug treatment drinking alcohol will not cause disulfiram-like reaction, but prone to nausea and other gastrointestinal and other reactions, if gastrointestinal reaction occurs, if it is not serious, can be observed, if it is serious, it is recommended that the drug is discontinued, and go to the hospital in time to see a doctor.
In order to prevent disulfiram-like reaction, all patients applying cephalosporin antimicrobial drugs should be routinely asked whether there is a history of drug allergy, alcohol allergy and recent history of alcohol consumption, if the patient has a history of alcohol consumption 7 days before the use of the drug, the class of drugs should be prohibited. For the application of cephalosporin antibiotics, patients should be instructed to discontinue the drug alcohol ban time should not be less than 7 days, once the occurrence of disulfiram-like reaction, the drug should be immediately discontinued and actively take appropriate measures to treat.
In addition to the disulfiram reaction, alcohol can also interact with a variety of drugs through a number of other pathways, which is also harmful to the recovery of the disease. Therefore, during the treatment of the disease, try to avoid drinking alcohol, so as not to cause harm to the body.