Generic name: disulfiram [ dye-SUL-fi-ram ]
Brand name: Antabuse
Dosage form: oral tablet (250 mg; 500 mg)
Drug class:Drugs used in alcohol dependence
What is disulfiram?
Disulfiram blocks an enzyme that is involved in metabolizing alcohol intake. Disulfiram produces very unpleasant side effects when combined with alcohol in the body.
Disulfiram is used in certain people with chronic alcoholism. disulfiram can help keep you from drinking because of the unpleasant side effects that will occur if you consume alcohol while taking disulfiram.
Disulfiram is used together with behavior modification, psychotherapy, and counseling support to help you stop drinking. This medicine is not a cure for alcoholism.
Disulfiram may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use disulfiram if you have recently taken metronidazole or paraldehyde, or if you have consumed any foods or products that contain alcohol (mouthwash, cough medicine, cooking wine or vinegar, certain desserts, and others).
Do not take disulfiram if you have consumed alcohol within the past 12 hours. Do not drink alcohol while taking disulfiram, and for up to 14 days after you stop taking this medicine.
Disulfiram should never be given to a person without his or her knowledge of taking the medicine.
Before taking this medicine
Do not take disulfiram if you have consumed alcohol within the past 12 hours. Do not drink alcohol while taking disulfiram and for up to 14 days after you stop taking disulfiram...
