Marcumar® and alcohol

There is generally nothing wrong with the occasional consumption of alcohol while taking coumarin active ingredients such as Marcumar®. However, regular or excessive consumption of alcohol is strongly discouraged, as these drugs unfold their effectiveness in the tissue of the liver. Since alcohol is also broken down and metabolized in the liver, excessive consumption can have a lasting effect on the effectiveness of the drug.

The efficacy of the drug is reduced and the anticoagulant function is throttled, which in turn increases the probability of a thrombus forming. Approximately one to two glasses of wine per week are allowed, anything beyond that can lead to serious complications in the treatment process. It should also be noted that during the application of anticoagulant drugs there is a much higher risk of bleeding. In connection with the consumption of alcohol and/or drugs, a state of intoxication arises, in which it is much more likely that the person concerned will suffer injuries, which in turn can cause heavy bleeding.

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