The treatment of drinking alcohol after cephalosporin infusion includes local treatment and general treatment, immediate observation of their own symptoms, and consult a doctor at any time of discomfort.
Drinking alcohol after cephalosporin infusion can lead to accumulation of acetaldehyde in the body and produce a series of reactions such as facial flushing, conjunctival congestion, visual blurring, violent pulsation of blood vessels in the head and neck or pulsating headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, dry mouth, chest pain, myocardial infarction, acute heart failure, respiratory distress, acute liver injury, convulsions and death. This phenomenon is called disulfiram-like reaction.
After infusion of cephalosporin and drinking alcohol, to immediately stop drinking alcohol, vomiting immediately after the appearance of discomfort, when possible, should be as soon as possible gastric lavage.
Keep the respiratory tract open, remove oral and nasal vomit and secretions. Tilt your head to one side to prevent asphyxiation due to blockage of the respiratory tract by vomitus. It is usually recommended to observe in the hospital, closely observe the vital signs, check the electrocardiogram, observe the blood oxygenation, etc., so that any abnormality can be dealt with immediately.
If you drink alcohol after taking cephalosporin, it is recommended that you seek medical attention in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional physician, and not blindly deal with it on your own, resulting in adverse consequences.