Medication used to TREAT Alcohol CRAVINGS Flashcards

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Antabus 앤터브스

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= Disulfiram

  • 1st medicine approved for the treatment of alcohol dependence.
  • Causes severe adverse reactions when someone taking the medication consumes alcohol.

**Most people will vomit after drinking alcohol.

-술마시는 사람이 먹으면 토를 유발하는 약

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Naltrexone 낼튜렠쏘-언

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  • Sold under brand names :
    Revia, Depade and injectable Vivitrol :뤼뷔아 디페이드 뷔붜튜럴
  • vivitrol also used for opioid addiction

-Reduces Craving

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Campral

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= Acamprosate 어캠프로쎄잍

  • Reduces physical distress and emotional discomfort people usually experience when they quit drinking
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