Sudden Unexpected Death and Alcohol Addiction: Case Report on Disulfiram Use

Sudden Unexpected Death and Alcohol Addiction: Case Report on Disulfiram Use

Background: Disulfiram is a type of medication widely prescribed in order to cease alcohol consumption. When used with alcohol, the ‘disulfiram-alcohol reaction’ occurs, causing nausea and vomiting. Disulfiram blocks alcohol dissolving enzymes thus increasing acetaldehyde concentration and inducing...

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Main Authors: Gabija Kondratavičiūtė, Dalius Banionis, Sigitas Laima, Sigitas Chmieliauskas, Diana Vasiljevaitė, Paulius Petreikis, Robertas Badaras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius University Press 2025-02-01
Series:Acta Medica Lituanica
Subjects:
forensic science
disulfiram
autopsy
toxicology
pathology
Online Access:https://www.journals.vu.lt/AML/article/view/36829
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