Antabuse (Disulfiram)

What is Generic Antabuse?

Generic Antabuse is developed for treatment of alcoholism. The action depends on the blockade of alcohol dehydrogenases by disulfiram because it is involved in the metabolism of ethanol. This leads to increased concentrations of the metabolite of ethanol - acetaldehyde, which causes negative feelings (including flushing, decreased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, etc.), and that make alcohol consumption extremely undesirable. This leads to an alcohol’s taste and flavor aversion.

In what kind of disease treatment Generic Antabuse is helpful?

Antabuse can help in fighting chronic alcoholism. It will not be enough to use just it. A result would be better if to combine them because alcoholism is not just physical problem.

What  should I tell my health care provider before I take Antabuse?

Your doctor should know whether you have following:

• Allergy to disulfiram;

• Heart, liver or kidney diseases;

• You had stroke or heart attack;

• Diabetes;

• Seizures or epilepsy;

• You breast-feed or you have plans about pregnancy or you’re already pregnant;

Antabuse’s dosage information

Before prescribe Antabuse doctor should require you to undergo a thorough medical examination. Normal dose is 150-1000 mg / day. Lower than 150 mg dose rapidly eliminated from the body and do not cause the desired effect - sensitization to alcohol.

How should I take Generic Antabuse?

Dosage form of Antabuse which you can buy Antabuse online is tablet. You should follow directions and take medicine in the exact same dosage that your doctor prescribed without increasing it or decreasing and during the time he prescribed and that will lead you to better results. If you forgot to take it, then take it as soon as it is possible. If you accidentally overdose and noticed side effects then immediately call your doctor. A patient should be aware of taking those drugs. First Disulfiram-alcohol test carried out in 7 - 10 days of starting treatment. After a morning reception 500 - 750 mg of Disulfiram a patient takes 20 - 30 ml of an alcoholic beverage (usually 40% of vodka). Repeated tests carried out in hospital in 1 - 2 days and outpatient in 3 - 5 days. If it is needed the dose of alcoholic beverage is increased by 10 - 20 ml but maximum dose of vodka is 100 - 120 ml. In a subsequent dose of Disulfiram gradually reduced to 150-250 mg / day during 1-3 years.

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What may interact with Generic Antabuse?

Do not mix drugs with products that contain of alcohol (cough syrup, cold syrup, mouthwash and aftershave), paraldehyde or metronidazole to avoid occurring serious interactions.

What should I watch for while taking Antabuse?

Try to drink less coffee, tea and colas because they consist of caffeine and eat less chocolate. Tell your doctor if you take any herbal products, "blood thinners" or medications for seizures.

First rule of taking Antabuse is to refuse drinking alcohol. It is forbidden during it taking and 2 weeks after stopping because it can produce following symptoms: flushing, swelling, chest and neck pain, etc.

Combination of Disulfiram and alcohol can be fatal.

What are Antabuse side effects?

Side effects are individual and some people after taking Generic Antabuse occurred: acne, headache, impotence, metallic taste in a mouth, etc.

Where can I keep Antabuse?

When buy Antabuse online without prescription the drug should be stored at a temperature no higher than 25 °. The expiration date you can find on the package.