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2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Major

disulfiram ethanol (alcohol)

Applies to: Antabuse (disulfiram), Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol (alcohol))

CONTRAINDICATED: Consumption of ethanol during treatment with disulfiram may cause flushing, nausea, blurred vision, dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, and hypotension. Death has been reported. The mechanism is probably related to inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme responsible for the oxidation of acetaldehyde to acetyl CoA. Accumulation of acetaldehyde probably results.

MANAGEMENT: Ethanol should be avoided in patients receiving disulfiram.

References (3)
  1. Jones RO (1949) "Death following the ingestion of alcohol in an antabuse treated patient." Can Med Assoc J, 60, p. 609-12
  2. Stoll D, King LE (1980) "Disulfiram-alcohol skin reaction to beer-containing shampoo." JAMA, 244, p. 2045
  3. van Ieperen L (1984) "Sudden death during disulfiram-ethanol reaction." S Afr Med J, 66, p. 165

Drug and food interactions

Major

disulfiram food

Applies to: Antabuse (disulfiram)

CONTRAINDICATED: Consumption of ethanol during treatment with disulfiram may cause flushing, nausea, blurred vision, dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, and hypotension. Death has been reported. The mechanism is probably related to inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme responsible for the oxidation of acetaldehyde to acetyl CoA. Accumulation of acetaldehyde probably results.

MANAGEMENT: Ethanol should be avoided in patients receiving disulfiram.

References (3)
  1. Jones RO (1949) "Death following the ingestion of alcohol in an antabuse treated patient." Can Med Assoc J, 60, p. 609-12
  2. Stoll D, King LE (1980) "Disulfiram-alcohol skin reaction to beer-containing shampoo." JAMA, 244, p. 2045
  3. van Ieperen L (1984) "Sudden death during disulfiram-ethanol reaction." S Afr Med J, 66, p. 165

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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