RECOPRESS 500MG TABLET
Disulfiram500 mg
Leeford
It is available as a tablet taken orally, with or without food.
Store it at room temperature (20° to 25°C) and in an airtight container.
Patients with severe heart disease Mental disorder Who are taking alcohol containing preparations Hypersensitivity
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Inhibits hepatic enzymes thus interferes with metabolism of other drugs; enhances anticoagulant effects of phenytoin and coumarin. Adverse CNS effects may be precipitated with concurrent metronidazole, INH or MAOI therapy. Tricyclic antidepressants exacerbate symptoms of disulfiram alcohol reaction. Potentially fatal: Disulfiram alcohol interaction: Intense flushing of neck and face accompanied by heat and sweating, tachycardia, palpitation, dyspnoea, dizziness, headache, HTN initially and then hypotension; GI disturbances, exhaustion, convulsions and cardiopulmonary arrest.
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