Alcohol Deterrents
- Name
- Alcohol Deterrents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001048
- Description
Substances interfering with the metabolism of ethyl alcohol, causing unpleasant side effects thought to discourage the drinking of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol deterrents are used in the treatment of alcoholism.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Acamprosate A medication used to maintain alcohol abstinence in patients with alcohol dependence. Disulfiram A carbamate derivative used to treat alcohol addiction. Daidzin Not Available Naltrexone A narcotic antagonist used in opioid overdose. Metadoxine A medication used to increase the clearance of alcohol in patients with chronic alcohol dependancy. - Drugs & Drug Targets