Brand name for disulfiram.
A drug used in treatment of alcoholism to create an aversive response to alcohol. It blocks the normal metabolism of alcohol and produces increased blood concentrations of acetaldehyde which cause very unpleasant reactions including flushing of the skin, pounding of the heart, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting. With more severe reactions, hypotension, cardiovascular collapse, and, sometimes, convulsions may occur.
A drug when taken internally, interacts with alcohol causing distressing nausea is sometimes used in aversion therapy to discourage alcoholics from drinking.
A medication used to decrease the likelihood of drinking in patients with alcoholism because it produces severe nausea and vomiting if the person drinks alcohol. It inhibits an ENZYME involved in alcohol metabolism in the liver. Patients must be counseled about using topical agents with alcohol (perfume or aftershave) or consuming liquids or foods containing alcohol (mouthwashes or foods cooked in alcohol) because such use will produce nausea and vomiting. Tire brand name for disulfiram.
Drug used to help alcoholics resist alcohol consumption. When used, the patient will experience severe gastrointestinal upset if alcohol is consumed.
Drug used in the treatment of alcoholism. Reactions can be severe and life- threatening if a patient on this drug ingests alcohol.
Proprietary name for disulfiram; administered orally in treatment of alcoholism. Drinking alcohol after taking this drug causes severe reactions, including nausea and vomiting, and may endanger the life of the patient.
Antabuse is a trade name for disulfiram, a medication prescribed to address alcohol dependence. Functioning as a potent deterrent, Antabuse induces highly disagreeable side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, and palpitations when combined with even a small quantity of alcohol.