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Alcoquit 500mg Tablet
Alcoquit 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. It works by producing interaction with alcohol and thereby causing unpleasant effects like nausea, flushing of the face, headaches. Thus, it discourages the patient from taking alcohol while on this medication. Alcoquit 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember while taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, and liquid medications.Some common side effects of using this medication are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, decreased libido, and metallic taste. Initially, it may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to know that you should take this medicine in combination with a counseling program as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol. Remember it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.
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ManufacturersCipla Ltd
Salt CompositionDisulfiram (500mg)
Medicine Typedrugs
Packingingstrip of 4 tablets
PackageStrip
Quantity4
Product FormTablet
Prescription RequiredPrescription Required
Fact BoxChemical Class :: Thiuram disulfides|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Alcohol Deaddiction Agents
Primary useTreatment of Alcohol addiction
StorageStore below 30?C
Common Side Effect
Alcohol InteractionUNSAFE
Pregnancy InteractionCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lactation InteractionCAUTION
Driving InteractionUNSAFE
Kidney InteractionCAUTION
Liver InteractionCAUTION
Manufacturer AddressCipla Ltd | Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of OriginIndia
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In Treatment of Alcohol addiction Alcoquit 500mg Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. It causes sudden, undesirable effects when mixed with alcohol to help you refrain from alcohol, even if you are dependent on alcohol. It causes effects such as flushing of the face, headache, nausea, blurred vision, mental confusion etc., when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Alcoquit 500mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction. Avoid taking foods containing alcohol like mouthwash, cough medicines, perfumes or deodorants, and even hair dyes as even small amounts of alcohol can trigger these unpleasant effects.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcoquit 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Consumption of alcohol with Alcoquit 500mg Tablet may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Alcoquit 500mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION

Alcoquit 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Alcoquit 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Alcoquit 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION

Alcoquit 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

If you miss a dose of Alcoquit 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Is Alcoquit 500mg Tablet safe/dangerous?::: Yes, Alcoquit 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor| Is Alcoquit 500mg Tablet over-the-counter medicine?::: No, Alcoquit 500mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. Alcoquit 500mg Tablet 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| Is Alcoquit 500mg Tablet addictive?::: No, Alcoquit 500mg Tablet is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism| Does Alcoquit 500mg Tablet work?::: Yes, Alcoquit 500mg Tablet works. Alcoquit 500mg Tablet is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal| Does Alcoquit 500mg Tablet work for everyone?::: Alcoquit 500mg Tablet works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use| Does Alcoquit 500mg Tablet stops cravings?::: Alcoquit 500mg Tablet 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 Alcoquit 500mg Tablet. It may not have any direct effects on cravings| Does Alcoquit 500mg Tablet work immediately?::: Yes, Alcoquit 500mg Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment
Alcoquit 500mg Tablet blocks the chemical which breaks the converted form of alcohol in the body. This leads to an increased level of converted form of alcohol in the body causing bad physical features while drinking alcohol.
-Alprazolam (Oral Route): Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may cause additional drowsiness and inattentiveness.

| -Amitriptyline (Oral Route): Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your kidney function. Disulfiram may decrease the metabolism of Amitriptyline.

| -Metronidazole (Oral Route): Moderate

Do not consume Metronidazole with Disulfiram. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as constipation, confusion or psychosis and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Disulfiram may reduce blood levels of active form of Metronidazole.

| -Clonazepam (Oral Route): Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clonazepam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doctor if you experience them. It is advised to avoid driving or undertaking other tasks requiring skill and alertness. Concurrent use may cause increased sedation.

| -Phenytoin (Oral Route): Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Disulfiram may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.

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