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Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First approved in 1951

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Disulfiram is a carbamate derivative used as an alcohol deterrent. It is a relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol. Disulfiram blocks the oxidation of alcohol at the acetaldehy...