Disulfiram
Warnings
What may interact with Disulfiram?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-alcohol or any product that contains alcohol
-amprenavir
-cocaine
-lopinavir; ritonavir
-metronidazole
-oral solutions of ritonavir or sertraline
-paclitaxel
-paraldehyde
-tranylcypromine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-isoniazid
-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-phenytoin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Disulfiram?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
-brain damage
-diabetes
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-psychotic disease
-recently exposure to alcohol or any product that contains alcohol
-seizures
-taking metronidazole or paraldehyde
-under-active thyroid
-an unusual or allergic reaction to disulfiram, pesticides or rubber products, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Disulfiram?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
Never take this medicine if you have been drinking alcohol. Make sure that family members or others in your household know about this medicine and what to do in an emergency. When this medicine is taken with even small amounts of alcohol, it will produce very unpleasant effects. You may get a throbbing headache, flushing, vomiting, weakness and chest pain. Breathing and heart problems, seizures and death can occur. This medicine can react with alcohol even 14 days after you take your last dose.
Never take products or use toiletries that contain alcohol. Always read labels carefully. Many cough syrups, liquid pain medications, tonics, mouthwashes, after shave lotions, colognes, liniments, vinegar''s, and sauces contain alcohol.
Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain to say you are taking this medicine. Carry an identification card with your name, name and dose of medicine being used, and name and phone number of your doctor and/or person to contact in an emergency.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep in a tight light resistant container. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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