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Drug Uses :
This medication is used to help treat alcoholism. This drug is not
a cure for alcoholism and must be used in combination with
supportive therapy and counseling. This medication must never be
used without a person's knowledge.
How
to use :
Take this medication by mouth, usually one or two tablets daily as
directed by your doctor. Tablets can be crushed or mixed with
liquid if swallowing is a problem. Do not take this medication for
at least 12 hours after drinking alcohol.
While taking this medication, it is extremely important you avoid
alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions,
mouthwash, colognes, liquid medications. Read labels carefully,
including those of nonprescription products, and ask your
pharmacist about the alcohol content if you are uncertain.
Drug
Class and Mechanism :
Disulfiram produces a sensitivity to alcohol which results in a
highly unpleasant reaction when the patient under treatment
ingests even small amounts of alcohol. Disulfiram blocks the
oxidation of alcohol at the acetaldehyde stage. During alcohol
metabolism after Disulfiram intake, the concentration of
acetaldehyde occurring in the blood may be 5 to 10 times higher
than that found during metabolism of the same amount of alcohol
alone. Accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood produces a
complex of highly unpleasant symptoms referred to as the
Disulfiram-alcohol reaction. This reaction, which is proportional
to the dosage of both Disulfiram and alcohol, will persist as long
as alcohol is being metabolized. Disulfiram does not appear to
influence the rate of alcohol elimination from the body.
Missed Dose :
If you miss a dose of Sumycin , take it as soon as possible. If it
is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
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