Antabuse

[ an-tuh-byoos, -byooz ]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of disulfiram.

Antabuse

/ ˈæntəˌbjuːs /

noun

1. a drug, a brand of disulfiram, used in the treatment of alcoholism, that acts by inducing nausea and other unpleasant symptoms following ingestion of alcohol; tetraethylthiuram disulphide

Example Sentences

Disulfiram, marketed as Antabuse, can cause headaches, nausea, choking and vomiting following consumption of even small amounts of alcohol.

From Washington Post

The drug is today marketed under the brand name Antabuse.

From New York Times

A.M. designed and performed phlebotomies of patients treated with Antabuse.

From Nature

Disulfiram, also known as Antabuse, can be used to disrupt the metabolism of alcohol, making patients feel ill if they drink and therefore discouraging alcohol consumption.

From Washington Post

His doctors prescribed him a beta blocker to calm his nerves and a second drug, Antabuse, to keep him from drinking.

From Washington Post