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Meaning of ANTABUSE
Pronunciation:
'antu`byoos
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
a
drug
(
trade
name
Antabuse
)
used
in
the
treatment
of
alcoholism
;
causes
nausea
and
vomiting
if
alcohol
is
ingested
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Synonyms:
disulfiram
See Also:
medicament
,
medication
,
medicinal drug
,
medicine
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
This prescription drug is used to treat alcoholism; it causes an extremely unpleasant reaction if the person taking the drug drinks even a tiny amount of alcohol. It works by blocking the
oxidation
of
alcohol
at the acetaldehyde stage.
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