Antabuse isn’t a first-choice medication for alcohol use disorder
This leads to buildup of a toxic alcohol-related compound that can cause people who drink alcohol while taking this medication to become very sick
Hyperkalemia, defined as an elevated serum potassium (K +) concentration of greater than 5
In acute kidney injury, the rapid decline in glomerular filtration rate and reduction in functioning nephron mass lead to decreased distal potassium secretion
5 mEq/L (> 5
Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening metabolic problem caused by inability of the kidneys to excrete potassium, impairment of the mechanisms that move
It causes unpleasant effects when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed
Disulfiram is absorbed rapidly and completely, but because enzyme inhibition is the mechanism of action, peak effects may be delayed for 8–12 hours