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Disulfiram

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Description

Disulfiram is used to help overcome your drinking problem. It is not a cure for alcoholism, but rather will discourage you from drinking. Disulfiram is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Mechanism of action

It exerts its action by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme. Disulfiram thus increases the concentration of acetaldehyde in body when ethanol is ingested by an individual pretreated with disulfiram. The symptoms and signs are flushing, pulsating headache, nausea, vomiting, thirst, marked uneasiness, vertigo, weakness, confusion, hypotension and circulatory collapse.

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Mechanism of action

It exerts its action by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme. Disulfiram thus increases the concentration of acetaldehyde in body when ethanol is ingested by an individual pretreated with disulfiram. The symptoms and signs are flushing, pulsating headache, nausea, vomiting, thirst, marked uneasiness, vertigo, weakness, confusion, hypotension and circulatory collapse.

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