Definitions for antabuse
antabuse

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1. disulfiram, Antabusenoun

   a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested

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1. Antabusenoun

   A brand name of disulfiram, prescribed to recovering alcoholics.

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1. Antabuse

   Disulfiram is a medication used to support the treatment of chronic alcoholism by producing an acute sensitivity to ethanol (drinking alcohol). Disulfiram works by inhibiting the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, causing many of the effects of a hangover to be felt immediately following alcohol consumption. Disulfiram plus alcohol, even small amounts, produces flushing, throbbing in the head and neck, a throbbing headache, respiratory difficulty, nausea, copious vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, palpitation, dyspnea, hyperventilation, fast heart rate, low blood pressure, fainting, marked uneasiness, weakness, vertigo, blurred vision, and confusion. In severe reactions there may be respiratory depression, cardiovascular collapse, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attack, acute congestive heart failure, unconsciousness, convulsions, and death.In the body, alcohol is converted to acetaldehyde, which is then broken down by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. When the dehydrogenase enzyme is inhibited, acetaldehyde builds up, causing unpleasant side effects. Disulfiram should be used in conjunction with counseling and support.

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1. antabuse

   Antabuse, also known as disulfiram, is a prescription medication used in the treatment of chronic alcoholism. It works by producing a highly unpleasant reaction such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and chest pain when alcohol is consumed, thus discouraging individuals from drinking. This medication is often used in combination with supportive care and counseling in order to help individuals recover from alcohol dependency.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of antabuse in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of antabuse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Antabuse
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antabuse
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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