noun
- Plural of disulfiram; a medication used to treat alcohol use disorder by causing unpleasant reactions when alcohol is consumed.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Typically used in clinical or healthcare contexts
Examples
- The clinic prescribed disulfirams to several patients in their alcohol recovery program.
- Disulfirams work by inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the body.
- Patients taking disulfirams must avoid all forms of alcohol, including those in mouthwash and cooking.
- The doctor explained how disulfirams create a deterrent effect against drinking.
- Multiple disulfirams formulations are available, though the oral tablet is most common.