A chemical that prevents the human body from breaking down and excreting the by-products of ethyl alcohol. In combination with alcohol, it causes uncomfortable and dangerous side effects (see coprine.)
A drug given to alcoholics that produces adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, flushing, and tachycardia if alcohol is consumed. The drug's effectiveness is largely due to its role as a deterrent.
a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
A drug which alters the way in which the body breaks down alcohol. Someone who is taking antabuse and consuming alcohol will have a violent physical reaction to the alcohol. nausea, vomiting and rapid changes in blood pressure occur. Antabuse is sometimes prescribed as a part of treatment after detoxification is complete to reduce the possibility of relapse.
A drug used to help in the treatment of alcohol abuse; a person on this drug becomes violently ill following ingestion of alcoholic beverages.
