Disulfiram
Disulfiram is a
drug used to support the treatment of chronic
alcoholism by producing an acute sensitivity to
alcohol. Trade names for disulfiram in different countries are Antabuse and Antabus manufactured by Odyssey Pharmaceuticals. Disulfiram is also being studied as a treatment for
cocaine dependence, as it prevents the breakdown of
dopamine (a neurotransmitter whose release is stimulated by cocaine); the excess dopamine results in increased anxiety, higher blood pressure, restlessness and other unpleasant symptoms. Several studies have reported that it has anti-protozoal activity as well.
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Antabuse
Antabuse
Noun
1. a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
(synonym) disulfiram
(hypernym) medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
(classification) trade name, brand name, brand, marque
antabuse