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disulfiram

disulfiram

1 8.5
A medicine that makes you sick if you drink alcohol to help stop heavy drinking
  • noun
  • /daɪˈsʌl.fɪ.ræm/
  • Specialized
: disulfiram
  • Many doctors recommend disulfiram as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for those struggling with alcoholism.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed disulfiram to help patients reduce their alcohol consumption.

  • The doctor prescribed disulfiram to help him stay sober after years of heavy drinking.

  • Developing side effects is a strong sign that disulfiram is interacting with alcohol in the body.

  • Patients taking disulfiram must avoid all forms of alcohol, even in sauces or medicines.

  • Doctors often prescribe disulfiram to help patients with alcoholism.

  • Have you heard about disulfiram and its effects?

  • Taking disulfiram can cause unpleasant side effects when alcohol is consumed.

Synonyms

Antabuse
vsdisulfiram
  • Specialized
1 7.8

A drug that makes you feel sick when you drink alcohol to help people stop drinking

is the generic chemical name used for the same alcohol-sensitivity treatment

Surface Forms

disulfiram singular
disulfirams plural

Etymology

Disulfiram is a chemical name with parts you can remember: di- means 'two' and sulf comes from 'sulfur', showing it is a sulfur chemical and often called Antabuse. So, the sulfur in the drug causes a strong reaction if you drink alcohol, which is why it helps people stop drinking.