Can I get an injection after drinking alcohol?
Alcohol is a sensitive substance, especially when people are ill or taking medication. Consuming alcohol during these times can have significant effects on the body, especially for those who need injection treatments after drinking. Therefore, it is best to avoid injections after drinking alcohol, as it can have adverse effects on human health. Similarly, alcohol should be avoided before and after receiving injections.
1. Avoid Injections After Drinking
Injecting after drinking alcohol can easily lead to side effects. Drinking alcohol can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, skin redness, and itching. Many medications have similar side effects and clinical manifestations, making it difficult to distinguish whether the symptoms are caused by alcohol or the infusion treatment. Therefore, it is not recommended to inject medications after drinking alcohol.
2. Avoid Alcohol Before and After Injections
Drinking alcohol during the period of receiving injections is not recommended. If you are taking cephalosporins, especially the third-generation cephalosporins, they can easily react with alcohol, causing severe disulfiram-like reactions. Patients may experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, chest tightness, palpitations, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing and suffocation.
3. Avoid Vaccinations Before and After Drinking
Drinking alcohol before or after receiving vaccinations can affect the effectiveness of the vaccine and increase the risk of adverse drug reactions. Vaccines are mostly composed of inactivated or attenuated pathogens that stimulate the immune system to produce corresponding immune responses and antibodies. This helps build resistance against these pathogens and prevents future infections.
