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, nau...
For the treatment and management of chronic alcoholism
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California, United States
National Public Health Institute, Department of Mental Health and Alcohol Research, Helsinki, Finland
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
APT Foundation, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas, United States
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr San Ant, San Antonio, Texas, United States
UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program, Los Angeles, California, United States
Saint Vincent's Med Ctr, Staten Island, New York, United States
VA Connecticut Healthcare System, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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