Xiaflex Alcohol Interaction
Xiaflex Alcohol
Xiaflex generic name collagenase clostridium histolyticum given to a drug made from a mixture of proteins derived from a certain bacteria. It is used to treat Dupuytren’s contracture in adults which results in an abnormal thickening of the tissue in the palm of the hand.
This condition may get worse over time and form a cord in your palm causing a permanent bend in the finger.
It is suggested moderate drinking only while using this drug as the drug’s effectiveness may be decreased and the side effects may be increased.
At this time the medical community defines moderate consumption of alcohol as no more than two drinks per day and no more than 14 drinks per week. If anything more than that it is considered an unhealthy dependency on alcohol that may have adverse social, family and health consequences.
If a person drinks only once or twice a week but drinks on the same days each week and more than two drinks this is considered as an alcohol dependency.
If a person binge drinks at any time during the week this is also considered as alcoholism.
Some consider alcoholism as a disease while others consider it an addiction which is the result of personal choice and character fault. This school of thought blames the alcoholism on life style choices.
Personally I consider alcoholism a genetic tendency as I have seen families of alcoholics even when they live far apart. These unfortunate people are probably dependent on alcohol from the first drink.
When alcohol interacts with prescription or over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected.
Before using this drug advise your doctor if you are allergic to any other drug or substance, if you are using dietary or herbal supplements, are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding, have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia.
Side Effects
Less serious side effects are mild pain or tender in the treated hand, cracked skin or underarm pain.. If these occur call your physician for advice.
Serious side effects are severe allergic reactions such as hives difficult breathing, tight chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue, feeling faint, bruising or bleeding in treated hand, severe pain, itching, redness, warmth, swelling, hand irritation, numb or tingling in treated hand, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, swollen glands in elbow or underarm, sudden pain, snap or pop sound, bruising, loss of movement or swelling in joints of hand.If these occur get emergency medical help.
This site serves as an information source only and does not dispense medical advice or any other kind of advice. If you are seeking medical advice you are advised to consult your own physician.
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