DISULFIRAM
\dˈa͡ɪsəlfˌɜːɹam], \dˈaɪsəlfˌɜːɹam], \d_ˈaɪ_s_ə_l_f_ˌɜː_ɹ_a_m]\
Definitions of DISULFIRAM
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a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
By Princeton University
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a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A carbamate derivative used as an alcohol deterrent. It is a relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol. When alcohol is ingested after administration of disulfiram, blood acetaldehyde concentrations are increased, followed by flushing, systemic vasodilation, respiratory difficulties, nausea, hypotension, and other symptoms (acetaldehyde syndrome). It acts by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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