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[The influence of disulfiram on the metabolism of ethanol]
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Polish]
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Review
[The influence of disulfiram on the metabolism of ethanol]
[Article in
Polish]
Psychiatr Pol.
1992 Sep-Oct.
Abstract
The author discusses the metabolism of disulfiram and the enzymes which metabolize ethanol. The restraining of the activity of ALDH in the liver by disulfiram causes an accumulation of acetaldehyde which in their turn cause a series of psychophysical symptoms which are unpleasant and in some instances dangerous for the patient. Thus, it is important to monitor changes in the activity of ALDH after administration of disulfiram.
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