Introduction to Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
- It contains disulfiram, a medication that aids in the treatment of chronic alcoholism.
- Disulfiram causes an unpleasant reaction when alcohol is consumed, which discourages people from drinking.
Safety Advice for Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Strictly avoid all forms of alcohol
Use with caution if you have liver disease
Use cautiously if you suffer from renal illness.
Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Before taking this drug while nursing, speak with your doctor.
Avoid driving if you experience drowsiness
How Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s works
Disulfiram: Prevents the acetaldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme from being used, which is essential for alcohol metabolism.
How To Use Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
- Dosage: Follow the dosage that your doctor has prescribed. The usual starting dosage is one pill (250 mg) each day.
- Administration: Take the tablet orally with a glass of water.
Special Precautions About Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
- It may interfere with some laboratory tests (urine VMA/HVA assays, for example) and result in inaccurate test findings. hence consult a doctor.
- Never provide this medication to a patient when they are under the influence of alcohol or without their express agreement.
Benefits Of Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
- Helps prevent relapse in individuals with chronic alcoholism.
- Encourages abstinence from alcohol by causing unpleasant reactions to alcohol consumption.
Side Effects Of Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Skin rash
- Metallic or garlic-like taste
- Allergic reactions (rare)
Similar Medicine Of Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
What If I Missed A Dose Of Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
- Take the dose that you missed as soon as you remember.
- You should omit the missing dose if your next one is almost here.
- To make up for missed time, avoid taking two doses.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Anticoagulants: Warfarin
- Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin
- Certain antibiotics: Metronidazole
- Benzodiazepines: Diazepam
Drug Food Interaction
- alcohol
Disease Explanation
Chronic alcoholism is a severe and progressive disease characterized by an inability to control alcohol consumption despite negative consequences.
FAQ's on Esperal 250mg Tablet 10s
Is Esperal expensive?
Esperal prices may vary depending on the brand. Refer to the packaging for the price
Is Esperal over-the-counter medicine?
No, Esperal is not an over-the-counter medicine. Esperal treatment for alcohol withdrawal should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors only. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
What does Esperal like reaction mean?
Esperal.alcohol reaction characterized by flushing, increased body temperature, sweating, urge to vomit (nausea), vomiting, itching of skin (pruritus), pale red, raised, itchy skin rash (urticaria), anxiety, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, breathlessness (dyspnea), rapid heartbeat (palpitations) and hyperventilation.
Does Esperal work for everyone?
Esperal works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Esperal stops cravings?
Esperal blocks the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling due to these unpleasant episodes, alcoholics abstain from alcohol Therefore, patients may avoid consuming alcohol to avoid unpleasant reactions upon consuming alcohol even days after stopping Esperal. It may not have any direct effects on cravings
Is Esperal a sulfa drug?
No, Esperal is not a sulfa drug
Is Esperal safe/dangerous?
Yes, Esperal is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor
Is Esperal a controlled drug?
No, Esperal is not a controlled drug
Is Esperal addictive?
No, Esperal is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism
Is Esperal a competitive inhibitor?
Esperal is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Does Esperal work?
Yes, Esperal works. Esperal is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Does Esperal work immediately?
Yes, Esperal works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment
Is Esperal a benzodiazepine?
No, Esperal is not benzodiazepine
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- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Strictly avoid all forms of alcohol
Use with caution if you have liver disease
Use cautiously if you suffer from renal illness.
Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Before taking this drug while nursing, speak with your doctor.
Avoid driving if you experience drowsiness