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[Disulfiram and acute liver damage].

H Kordahl, J Mosvold

    Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
    |November 10, 1989
    PubMed
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    Disulfiram, used for alcohol dependence, can cause rare but serious side effects. This case study highlights acute liver damage and neurological symptoms from therapeutic disulfiram doses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Hepatology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Disulfiram is a widely prescribed medication for alcohol use disorder.
    • Its established safety profile is generally associated with mild side effects.
    • Serious adverse events are infrequently reported in clinical practice.

    Observation:

    • A patient receiving therapeutic doses of disulfiram developed acute liver damage.
    • The patient also exhibited neurological symptoms during treatment.
    • These adverse events occurred despite the drug's generally recognized safety.

    Findings:

    • Therapeutic disulfiram doses can precipitate severe hepatotoxicity.
    • Neurological manifestations are a potential, albeit rare, side effect of disulfiram.
    • This case underscores the importance of monitoring liver function and neurological status.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for disulfiram-induced liver injury.
    • Enhanced patient monitoring may be necessary for individuals on disulfiram therapy.
    • Further research into the mechanisms of disulfiram toxicity is warranted.

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