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
3
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Campral
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= Acamprosate 어캠프로쎄잍
- Reduces physical distress and emotional discomfort people usually experience when they quit drinking