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Short answer Alcohol and ceftobiprole: what to know Common questions Related questions Sources**You should avoid alcohol while receiving ceftobiprole medocaril injection, although its prescribing information lists no specific alcohol interaction.**
The absence of a listed interaction does not establish that drinking during treatment is safe for you. This IV antibiotic can cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, and alcohol can worsen nausea or dizziness. Your infection, other medicines, and current symptoms affect the advice your clinician gives you. Choose alcohol-free drinks and keep your infusions on schedule.
Alcohol and ceftobiprole: what to know
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Can you drink alcohol while taking Ceftobiprole Medocaril Injection?
It is best to avoid alcohol while receiving ceftobiprole medocaril injection (Zevtera). Its prescribing information does not list a specific alcohol interaction, but that does not prove drinking during treatment is safe. This IV antibiotic can cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness; alcohol can worsen nausea or dizziness. Ask your prescribing clinician or pharmacist to check your other medicines and advise when you can drink again. If you already had a drink, do not skip an infusion or stop treatment on your own. Tell your care team how much you drank and report any symptoms.