Formulation:
Tablet
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Manufacturer:
Odyssey
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Alternate Names:Antabuse (disulfiram)
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What is Antabuse (disulfiram) used for? |
Antabuse (disulfiram) is used as an aid in the management of selected chronic alcohol patients who would like to remain in a state of enforced sobriety to benefit from supportive and psychotherapeutic treatment.
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When should Antabuse (disulfiram) not be taken?
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Do not take Antabuse (disulfiram) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Antabuse (disulfiram) or to similar medications if you are taking medicines like metronidazole, paraldehyde, alcohol, or alcohol-containing preparations, e.g., cough syrups, tonics and the like |
What precautions should I follow when taking Antabuse (disulfiram) ?
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Before using Antabuse (disulfiram), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have any other medical condition like liver, kidney, lung or heart disease. |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Antabuse (disulfiram)?
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Due to the possibility of an accidental reaction, Antabuse (disulfiram) should be used with extreme caution in patients with any of the following conditions: diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, cerebral damage, chronic and acute nephritis, hepatic cirrhosis or insufficiency |
What are the side effects of Antabuse (disulfiram)?
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Most severe: Hepatitis, including both cholestatic and fulminant hepatitis, as well as hepatic failure.
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Most common: Mild drowsiness, fatigability, impotence, headache, acneform eruptions, allergic dermatitis, or a metallic or garlic-like aftertaste
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Other: Skin eruptions
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How should I take Antabuse (disulfiram)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Antabuse (disulfiram) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Antabuse (disulfiram) should only be given by a health care provider who is experienced in the use of Antabuse (disulfiram). If severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramps, or bloody stools occur, contact your health care provider at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect requiring instant medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without talking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Antabuse (disulfiram). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your health care provider.
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How should Antabuse (disulfiram) be stored?
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Store Antabuse (disulfiram) at controlled room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F) in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. Protect from excessive heat and moisture. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Antabuse (disulfiram), please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Antabuse (disulfiram) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Antabuse (disulfiram). If you have any questions about Antabuse (disulfiram), ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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