noun
- a medication used to treat chronic alcoholism by causing unpleasant reactions when alcohol is consumed
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed disulfiram to help the patient maintain sobriety.
- Disulfiram works by blocking the enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the body.
- Patients taking disulfiram must avoid all forms of alcohol, including mouthwash.
- The medication disulfiram is also known by the brand name Antabuse.
- Side effects of disulfiram can include nausea and headaches when combined with alcohol.
- Disulfiram therapy requires careful medical supervision and patient commitment.