Presentation
On the day of his presentation, he had taken alcohol almost 2 h after taking two tablets of this combination. The symptoms started almost 45 min later. The patient presented with complaint of palpitations. [jpgmonline.com]
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Respiratoric
- Dyspnea
At a party shortly afterward she experiences facial flushing, nausea, tachycardia, dyspnea, headache, and abdominal cramps after consuming alcohol. [medbullets.com]
The first patient, a 31-year-old male, drank 24 ounces of beer and 10-20 minutes elapsed before symptoms of flushing, heart palpitations, dyspnea, nausea, and headache occurred. [boards.straightdope.com]
Severe reaction includes flushing, throbbing headache, respiratory difficulty, nausea, vomiting, sweating, chest pain, palpitation, dyspnea, hyperventilation, tachycardia, hypotension, syncope, marked uneasiness, weakness, vertigo, blurred vision, and [newhorizonspharmalab.com]
[…] disulfiram-like reaction was cefoperazone-sulbactam.Disulfiram-like reaction mostly happened in patients who drank after taking cephalosporin.Duration before disulfiram-like reaction was 5 min-1 h from drinking.Cardiovascular manifestations included cardiopalmus,dyspnea [en.cnki.com.cn]
The patient had dyspnea and lost consciousness very soon, and died later despite of the resuscitation attempts. He already had received the same treatment for 2 days because of cough and expectoration. [ijp-online.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Features of disulfiram reaction: (1) facial flushing followed by intense vasodilation of the head and neck, with suffusion of the conjunctivae (2) throbbing headache (3) tachycardia (4) hyperpnea (5) sweating (6) nausea and vomiting (7) hypotension in [meducator3.net]
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Using such products while you are taking disulfiram may cause headache, nausea, or local redness or itching because the alcohol in these products may be absorbed into your body. [mayoclinic.org]
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- Vomiting
Symptoms of a “disulfiram-like reaction” may include: nausea and vomiting flushing of the skin stomach cramps, vomiting headache rapid heart rate chest pain difficulty breathing A similar reaction may occur with other antibiotics like cefotetan ( Cefotan [drugs.com]
Also, if the patient is in a coma, the doctor will insert a tube into his or her airway to reduce the risk of aspiration as a result of secondary vomiting. Just like the addiction warning signs, overdose on this drug can really be fatal. [projectknow.com]
Features of disulfiram reaction: (1) facial flushing followed by intense vasodilation of the head and neck, with suffusion of the conjunctivae (2) throbbing headache (3) tachycardia (4) hyperpnea (5) sweating (6) nausea and vomiting (7) hypotension in [meducator3.net]
Overdose and treatment Overdose may cause GI upset, vomiting, abnormal EEG findings, drowsiness, altered consciousness, hallucinations, speech impairment, incoordination, and coma. [glowm.com]
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Cardiovascular
- Tachycardia
A second ingestion of 24 ounces of beer eight hours later produced facial flushing, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and pounding headache; the symptoms lasted 1.5-2 hours. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
At a party shortly afterward she experiences facial flushing, nausea, tachycardia, dyspnea, headache, and abdominal cramps after consuming alcohol. [medbullets.com]
Features of disulfiram reaction: (1) facial flushing followed by intense vasodilation of the head and neck, with suffusion of the conjunctivae (2) throbbing headache (3) tachycardia (4) hyperpnea (5) sweating (6) nausea and vomiting (7) hypotension in [meducator3.net]
The disulfiram reaction is a very uncomfortable reaction characterized by severe flushing, and may be accompanied by tachycardia and hypotension. [umem.org]
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- Orthostatic Hypotension
hypotension - Hypotensive flushing reaction with warm extremities Diaphoresis Palpitations and dysrhythmias Pruritus Refractory cyanosis (eg, methemoglobinemia) Drugs that may produce disulfiramlike reactions with ethanol include the following : Mushrooms [lessons4medicos.blogspot.com]
Concomitant use of alcohol with these medications may lead to enhanced orthostatic hypotension, putting patients at risk for injury or falls. 8,9,18 Chronic alcohol use can lead to increased metabolism and decreased effectiveness of the beta-adrenergic [uspharmacist.com]
Skin
- Flushing
Approximately 25 hours after receiving the 3-g dose, one subject experienced facial flushing after drinking 12 fluid ounces of beer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Flushing reactions: Consequences and mechanisms. Ann Intern Med. 1981; 95: 468-476. [meducator3.net]
Disulfiram-ethanol reaction : Head, neck, and chest flushing - Histamine-induced vasodilation Throbbing headaches Nausea, vomiting (may be refractory), diarrhea, and abdominal pain Weakness, dizziness, confusion, and anxiety Vertigo and ataxia Orthostatic [lessons4medicos.blogspot.com]
:: Case Report A 48-year-old male presented with severe restlessness, palpitations, facial flushing and sweating. He had a history of chronic alcohol abuse. [jpgmonline.com]
At a party shortly afterward she experiences facial flushing, nausea, tachycardia, dyspnea, headache, and abdominal cramps after consuming alcohol. [medbullets.com]
Urogenital
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Neurologic
- Headache
A second ingestion of 24 ounces of beer eight hours later produced facial flushing, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and pounding headache; the symptoms lasted 1.5-2 hours. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
If a patient drinks alcohol on the drug, he or she will experience a range of unpleasant and even dangerous side effects like vomiting, seating, throbbing headache, confusion, and shortness of breath ; removing the urge to drink. [medicinenet.com]
Features of disulfiram reaction: (1) facial flushing followed by intense vasodilation of the head and neck, with suffusion of the conjunctivae (2) throbbing headache (3) tachycardia (4) hyperpnea (5) sweating (6) nausea and vomiting (7) hypotension in [meducator3.net]
Avoid large quantities of tyramine-containing alcoholic beverages (tap beer, vermouth, red wine.) 6 tinidazole (Tindamax) Disulfiram-like reaction which may include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, flushing. [drugs.com]
These effects include flushing of the face, headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, weakness, blurred vision, mental confusion, sweating, choking, breathing difficulty, and anxiety. [medlineplus.gov]
- Dizziness
[…] reaction: (1) facial flushing followed by intense vasodilation of the head and neck, with suffusion of the conjunctivae (2) throbbing headache (3) tachycardia (4) hyperpnea (5) sweating (6) nausea and vomiting (7) hypotension in severe reactions (8) dizziness [meducator3.net]
Disulfiram-ethanol reaction : Head, neck, and chest flushing - Histamine-induced vasodilation Throbbing headaches Nausea, vomiting (may be refractory), diarrhea, and abdominal pain Weakness, dizziness, confusion, and anxiety Vertigo and ataxia Orthostatic [lessons4medicos.blogspot.com]
High levels of acetaldehyde act directly on the heart and blood vessels, causing flushing, a racing heartbeat and a drop in blood pressure that causes dizziness. [netdoctor.co.uk]
A disulfiram-like drug is a drug that causes hypersensitivity to alcohol leading to nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, throbbing headache, chest and abdominal discomfort, and general hangover -like symptoms among others. [1] [2] These effects are [en.wikipedia.org]
Some of the symptoms you may experience if you use any alcohol while taking this medicine are: Blurred vision Chest pain Confusion Dizziness or fainting Fast or pounding heartbeat Flushing or redness of face Increased sweating Nausea and vomiting Throbbing [mayoclinic.org]
- Confusion
If a patient drinks alcohol on the drug, he or she will experience a range of unpleasant and even dangerous side effects like vomiting, seating, throbbing headache, confusion, and shortness of breath ; removing the urge to drink. [medicinenet.com]
Disulfiram-ethanol reaction : Head, neck, and chest flushing - Histamine-induced vasodilation Throbbing headaches Nausea, vomiting (may be refractory), diarrhea, and abdominal pain Weakness, dizziness, confusion, and anxiety Vertigo and ataxia Orthostatic [lessons4medicos.blogspot.com]
Metronidazole: Increases risk of psychosis or confusion. Avoid use together. Tricyclic antidepressants, especially amitriptyline: May cause transient delirium. Monitor patient closely. Warfarin: May increase anticoagulant effects. [glowm.com]
Metronidazole : Confusion and psychoses reported in patients receiving this combination; mechanisms unknown. Phenytoin : Decreased phenytoin metabolism. [flipper.diff.org]
Severe reaction includes flushing, throbbing headache, respiratory difficulty, nausea, vomiting, sweating, chest pain, palpitation, dyspnea, hyperventilation, tachycardia, hypotension, syncope, marked uneasiness, weakness, vertigo, blurred vision, and confusion [newhorizonspharmalab.com]
- Vertigo
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Disulfiram-ethanol reaction : Head, neck, and chest flushing - Histamine-induced vasodilation Throbbing headaches Nausea, vomiting (may be refractory), diarrhea, and abdominal pain Weakness, dizziness, confusion, and anxiety Vertigo and ataxia Orthostatic [lessons4medicos.blogspot.com]
Severe reaction includes flushing, throbbing headache, respiratory difficulty, nausea, vomiting, sweating, chest pain, palpitation, dyspnea, hyperventilation, tachycardia, hypotension, syncope, marked uneasiness, weakness, vertigo, blurred vision, and [newhorizonspharmalab.com]
High acetaldehyde levels cause unpleasant symptoms after drinking alcohol such as: Palpitations Low blood pressure Chest pain Nausea Vertigo Thirst Flushing Headache Several other symptoms These unpleasant side effects dissuade alcoholics from drinking [medicinenet.com]
Patients can experience a throbbing headache, dyspnea, throbbing in the neck, nausea, copious vomiting, diaphoresis, thirst, chest pain, palpitation, tachycardia, hypotension, blurred vision, vertigo, weakness, anxiety, syncope, and confusion. [pdr.net]
- Ataxia
Disulfiram-ethanol reaction : Head, neck, and chest flushing - Histamine-induced vasodilation Throbbing headaches Nausea, vomiting (may be refractory), diarrhea, and abdominal pain Weakness, dizziness, confusion, and anxiety Vertigo and ataxia Orthostatic [lessons4medicos.blogspot.com]
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Isoniazid: Increases risk of ataxia, unsteady gait, or marked behavioral changes. Don’t use together. Metronidazole: Increases risk of psychosis or confusion. Avoid use together. [glowm.com]
Infact alcohol induces several effects: sedation, slurred speech, ataxia and respiratory depression up to coma (with an high concentration of substance in blood)by increasing the activity of GABA on his receptor (isoform A) and by inhibition of NMDA channel [flipper.diff.org]
Ethotoin: (Major) Disulfiram can interfere with the metabolism of hydantoin anticonvulsants, particularly phenytoin, resulting in increased serum concentrations and possible phenytoin toxicity (i.e., ataxia, hyperreflexia, nystagmus, tremor). [pdr.net]
Treatment
Patients experiencing these often frightening disulfiram-type reactions seldom need specific treatment; however, it is mandatory to strongly caution patients not to consume alcoholic beverages for a few days after treatment with these cephalosporins. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
42 Subsequently, disulfiram was approved by the FDA for the the treatment for alcoholism in 1951. [mhmedical.com]
It’s also important to undergo aftercare treatment to fully recover from overdose symptoms. After the initial eight to 12 hours of treatment, patients are discharged from the emergency room. [projectknow.com]
Metronidazole in the treatment of alcohol addiction. A controlled trial. Br J Psychiatry 1968 Apr;114(509):473-5. 15.Goodwin DW. Metronidazole in the treatment of alcoholism: a negative report. [webmd.com]
Prognosis
[…] being actively and effectively treated.There was no dead case.Conclusions Disulfiram-like reaction can be induced by the interaction of cephalosporin and alcohol drinking.It is mainly manifested as complicated and severe cardiovascular disease,but the prognosis [en.cnki.com.cn]
The prognosis of the reaction is comparatively good. But the reaction occasionally could be severe enough to cause death. [1] Some cephalosporin could cause disulfiram-like reaction. [ijp-online.com]
Etiology
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Epidemiology
[…] clinical trials disulfiram is still widely prescribed today. 38, 47, 70, 95,115 Although the use of disulfiram for treating alcoholism is decreasing, its use in the management of addictions to other drugs of abuse such as cocaine is increasing. 92 Specific epidemiologic [mhmedical.com]
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INR) may be monitored and warfarin’s dose adjusted as necessary. 24,25 Analgesics (Nonnarcotic) Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Aspirin: Both NSAIDs and high-dose aspirin are associated with an increased risk of GI bleeding. 8,26,27 Epidemiologic [uspharmacist.com]
Pathophysiology
This section ventures into the journey of the discovery of the molecule, starting from the accidental discovery of its potential pathophysiological effects, thereafter becoming obscure due to lack of indications (alcohol use was not considered a problem [jmhhb.org]
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Disulfiram prevents acetaldehyde dehydrogenase from converting acetaldehyde into acetic acid, leading to a buildup of acetaldehyde levels in the blood. [medicinenet.com]
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