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Antabuse

Antabuse blocks an enzyme that is involved in processing alcohol. Disulfiram produces very unpleasant side effects (such as fast heartbeat, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, flushing, and thirst) when combined with alcohol in the body. Antabuse is used in certain people with chronic alcoholism. This medicine...

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Antabuse Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Disulfiram, USP is an alcohol antagonist drug. CHEMICAL NAME bis(diethylthiocarbamoyl) disulfide. STRUCTURAL FORMULA C10H20N2S4 M.W. 296.54 Disulfiram, USP occurs as a white to off-white, odorless, and almost tasteless powder, soluble in water to the extent of about 20 mg in 100 mL, and in alcohol to...

Antabuse results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill OP 706 White Round is Antabuse
  • Pill ANTABUSE 500 White Eight-sided is Antabuse
  • Pill ANTABUSE 250 A White Eight-sided is Antabuse
  • Pill OP 707 White Round is Antabuse

Antabuse Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Antabuse Dosage Disulfiram tablets should never be administered until the patient has abstained from alcohol for at least 12 hours. Initial Dosage Schedule In the first phase of treatment, a maximum of 500 mg daily is given in a single dose for one to two weeks. Although usually taken in the...

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Antabuse Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Antabuse Questions Overview Questions (53) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Related tags All related tags Alcohol (15) Alcohol Dependence (14) Disulfiram (9) Food (6) Dosage (5) Reaction (3) Doctor (3) Pill (2) Urine (2) Tablet (2) Acne (2) Nausea / Vomiting (2...

Antabuse Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Antabuse Side Effects Other side effects Serious side effects Professional info Note: This document provides detailed information about Antabuse Side Effects associated with disulfiram . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Antabuse . Applies to...

Antabuse Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Antabuse Interactions There are 198 drugs known to interact with Antabuse (disulfiram), along with 5 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 16 are major, 167 are moderate, and 15 are minor. Does Antabuse interact with my other drugs? Enter other...

Antabuse Support Group

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Antabuse Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Antabuse has 53 questions and 195 members. Updated 15 Feb 2023. Featured questions Is 3 days ok to have a drink after stopping antabuse? Updated 12 Sep 2021   26 answers Antabuse - I do not see the indications of this drug...

Does antabuse expire?

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Does antabuse expire? Question posted by gwenlane on 23 Jan 2010 Last updated on 3 January 2012 by Anonymous what is the shelf life for antabuse Answer this question Answers IN Inactive 3 Jan 2012 Hello gwenlant. One year after the perscription is filled its recommened not to use it. Best of wishes...

Antabuse Pill Images - What does Antabuse look like?

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Antabuse Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Antabuse Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Antabuse Disease Interactions There are 5 disease interactions with Antabuse (disulfiram). Major Disulfiram (applies to Antabuse) alcohol intoxication Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Acute Alcohol Intoxication The administration of disulfiram is contraindicated in...

Antabuse Alternatives Compared

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