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Disulfiram

Generic Name
Disulfiram
Brand Names
Antabuse
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H20N2S4
CAS Number
97-77-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
TR3MLJ1UAI

Overview

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.

Indication

For the treatment and management of chronic alcoholism

Associated Conditions

  • Chronic Alcoholism

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-5466
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
4/7/2025
Alvogen Inc.
47781-607
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
8/31/2012
Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC
42794-028
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
1/11/2022
Chartwell RX, LLC
62135-432
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
10/5/2023
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-5034
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
4/18/2012
Carilion Materials Management
68151-2694
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
12/30/2013
Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC
42794-029
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
1/11/2022
Chartwell RX, LLC
62135-431
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
10/5/2023
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
60429-196
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
12/19/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
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Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
ANTABUSE disulfiram 200mg tablet bottle
70468
Medicine
A
8/19/1999

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