Procanbid and alcohol
Result of checker of drug Procanbid interaction with alcohol. Whether they can be taken together or this combination is not allowed.
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 interaction with alcohol.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Ethanol may increase the acetylation of procainamide. Subtherapeutic plasma levels of procainamide may result in some patients. Because the acetylated metabolite of procainamide also possesses antiarrhythmic properties, the clinical effects are unclear.
- Olsen H, Morland J "Ethanol-induced increase in procainamide acetylation in man." Br J Clin Pharmacol 13 (1982): 203-8
Generic Name: procainamide
Brand Name: Pronestyl, Procan SR, Pronestyl-SR, Procanbid
Synonyms: n.a.