For Antabuse (Disulfiram) we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Addiction and Mental Health.

Antabuse (Disulfiram) (Addiction)

A drug which alters the way in which the body breaks down alcohol. Someone who is taking antabuse and consuming alcohol will have a violent physical reaction to the alcohol. nausea, vomiting and rapid changes in blood pressure occur. Antabuse is sometimes prescribed as a part of treatment after detoxification is complete to reduce the possibility of relapse.

Antabuse (Disulfiram) (Mental Health)

A drug used in treatment of alcohol dependence to create an aversive response to alcohol. It blocks the normal metabolism of alcohol and produces increased blood concentrations of acetaldehyde that induce distressing symptoms such as flushing of the skin, pounding of the heart, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting. With more severe reactions, hypertension, cardiovascular collapse, and, sometimes, convulsions may occur.

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