Antabuse
Disulfiram tablets for alcohol dependence. Even small amounts of alcohol in food or medicine can trigger a severe reaction.
- Category
- Addiction Recovery
- Active ingredient
- Disulfiram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
Antabuse is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Antabuse on your behalf.
Antabuse details
- Condition
- Alcohol Dependence
- Alternative names
- disulfiram
- Therapeutic class
- Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Alcohol Deterrent
- Contraindications
- recent alcohol ingestion; severe myocardial disease; psychosis
- Minor side effects
- metallic taste; headache; drowsiness
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; impotence; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Odyssey Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 12 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Metronidazole; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; disulfiram-alcohol reaction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Disulfiram tablets for alcohol dependence. Even small amounts of alcohol in food or medicine can trigger a severe reaction.
Mechanism of action
Blocks the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing toxic accumulation of acetaldehyde if alcohol is consumed, inducing severe discomfort.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy unless benefits outweigh potential fetal risks. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Antabuse names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Disulfiram at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.