Meaning of DISULFIRAM

Pronunciation:			`dIsul'feerum
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:		Antabuse
	See Also:		medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A drug that slows the metabolism of retinoids, allowing them to act over a longer period of time.
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.