Antabuse
Generic Antabuse (Disulfiram)
Antabuse is prescribed to heal chronic alcoholism. It works by interfering metabolism of alcohol.
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Product Description
Common use

Antabuse is a medication used to treat chronic alcoholism. It contains active substance disulfiram bis(diethylthiocarbamoyl) which blocks alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), the enzyme involved into metabolism of ethanol. Consequently blood concentration of acetaldehyde increases and causes unpleasant feelings such as flushing, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, lowering blood pressure, etc. Consummation of alcoholic beverages becomes extremely unpleasant during treatment with Antabuse.



Dosage and direction

Take it orally at least 12 hours after your drinking of alcohol. While taking Anabuse avoid drinking alcoholic beverages in any form: beer, wine, aftershave lotions, liquid medications, mouthwash, colognes. Take the pill with a full glass of water.



Precautions

Inform your doctor if you have problems with heart, stomach or duodenal ulcers, disorders of cerebral circulation and disulfiram psychosis in history. Cautiousness should be exercised while using Anabuse in the patients over 60 years of age.



Contraindications

Antabuse cannot be used in the patients with severe diseases of the cardiovascular system, neuritis of the auditory nerve, glaucoma, optic neuritis, bronchial asthma, emphysema, pulmonary tuberculosis, severe hepatic impairment, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, mental illness, acute peptic ulcer, diseases of kidneys, malignant tumor, polyneuritis, pregnant and breastfeeding women, allergic reaction to the medication.



Possible side effect

The most common side effects include: restlessness, headache, drowsiness, skin rash, acne, changes in vision, garlic-like aftertaste. More rare but serious adverse reactions may occur: tingling hands or feet, fatigue, weakness, strong stomach pains, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you have serious side effects, they become bothersome and worsen notify your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.



Drug interaction

Inform your health care advisor about all medications and herbal products you are taking and especially about tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine (Tofranil), amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), isoniazid (Nydrazid), phenytoin (Dilantin), warfarin (Coumadin), metronidazole (Flagyl), theophylline (Theo-Dur), MAO inhibitors such as phenelzine (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), or tranylcypromine (Parnate); benzodiazepine such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), clorazepate (Tranxene), temazepam (Restoril), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), triazolam (Halcion), lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others).



Missed dose

Never take a double dose of this medication. If it is almost time of the next dose just skip the missed portion and continue to take the medicine according to the schedule.



Overdose

Immediate medical care is needed in case of Anabuse overdose which symptoms include loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, numbness and tingling, and seizures.



Storage

Store at room temperature of 59-86 F (15-30 C) away from moisture and sunlight. Keep away from moisture (bathroom).



Disclaimer

We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.


Antabuse: A Medicine That Treats Alcoholism

How Antabuse Works: The body processes alcohol by initially breaking it down into what is referred to as acetaldehyde. This is then broken down by another enzyme which is produced by the liver known as aldehyde dehydrogenase. The consumption of alcohol while taking Antabuse leads to the accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. This is because Antabuse inhibits the action of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase. High levels of acetaldehyde affect the heart and the blood vessels. This leads to flushing, an increase in the heartbeat as well as a decrease in the blood pressure. This will lead to some dizziness. The disulfiram reaction is the name given to the side effects that occur from the consumption of alcohol while using Buy Antabuse No Prescription. Among these side effects include nausea, you may start to experience some vomiting, you may start to develop shortness of breath, some headaches and/or palpitations. These undesirable side effects are believed to deter those who wish to drink from drinking. The effects from antabuse otc may commence just a few minutes after consuming alcohol and they may last for as long as several hours.

Precautions Before Taking Antabuse: Before you start to use buy antabuse inform your physician of any allergies that you may have. It is also recommended that you consult with your physician if you suffer from the following conditions. Among these conditions is any liver or kidney disease, if you have diabetes, if you have a problem with the thyroid, any mental problems or if you have ever suffered from damage to the head, if you have epilepsy or any other condition that causes seizures. The effect of disulfiram over the counter on an unborn child is unknown and you should therefore seek your doctor's guidance when you get pregnant. Antabuse No Prescription has been known to pass through breast milk and it may affect a nursing baby.

Side Effects Of Antabuse: Some of the effects that may result from the use of Antabuse include the development of rashes, hives that may be accompanied by itching, unexplainable swelling and you may also start to have difficulty breathing which show that you are allergic to some of the ingredients in disulfiram. The use of Antabuse has been shown to cause liver problems in some patients. This may be presented by the yellowing of the skin and the eyes, change in the color of urine, nausea that may be accompanied by vomiting that is persistent and stomach aches. Other serious side effects of disulfiram include severe diarrhea, you may start to experience seizure and/or a feeling of being too tired. You are advised to seek the immediate help of your physician. Less serous and common side effects of taking Antabuse Without Prescription include skin rashes, mild headaches, changes in your sexual drive, some drowsiness and a taste that is like metallic or garlic in your mouth. You should seek medical attention if any of these side effects persist.