Antabuse 500 mg

Antabuse is prescribed to heal chronic alcoholism. It works by interfering metabolism of alcohol.
Antabuse is a medication used to treat chronic alcoholism. It contains active substance disulfiram bis( diethylthiocarbamoyl) which blocks alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), the enzyme involved into metabolism of ethanol. Consequently blood concentration of acetaldehyde increases and causes unpleasant feelings such as flushing, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, lowering blood pressure, etc. Consummation of alcoholic beverages becomes extremely unpleasant during treatment with Antabuse.

Dosage And Direction
Take it orally at least 12 hours after your drinking of alcohol. While taking Antabuse avoid drinking alcoholic beverages in any form: beer, wine, aftershave lotions, liquid medications, mouthwash, colognes. Take the pill with a full glass of water.

Precautions
Inform your doctor if you have problems with heart, stomach or duodenal ulcers, disorders of cerebral circulation and disulfiram psychosis in history. Cautiousness should be exercised while using Antabuse in the patients over 60 years of age.

Contraindications
Antabuse cannot be used in the patients with severe diseases of the cardiovascular system, neuritis of the auditory nerve, glaucoma, optic neuritis, bronchial asthma, emphysema, pulmonary tuberculosis, severe hepatic impairment, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, mental illness, acute peptic ulcer, diseases of kidneys, malignant tumor, polyneuritis, pregnant and breastfeeding women, allergic reaction to the medication.

Possible Side Effects:
The most common side effects include: restlessness, headache, drowsiness, skin rash, acne, changes in vision, garlic-like aftertaste. More rare but serious adverse reactions may occur: tingling hands or feet, fatigue, weakness, strong stomach pains, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you have serious side effects, they become bothersome and worsen notify your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.