Disulfiram is used to treat –
Correct Answer: Alcohol dependence
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e. Alcohol dependence Treatment of alcohol dependenceo Detoxification (treatment of withdrawal):- BZDs are the drugs of choice, e.g. chlordiazepoxide (1st choice), Diazepam (2nd choice).o Maintenance after detoxification (to prevent relapse and maintenance of abstinence):-a) Aversive agents (deferent agents):- Disulfiram, CCC, metronidazole, Natrafezole.b) Anticraving agent;- Naltrexone, Acamprosate, fluoxetine, Topiramate, Nalmefeneo Naltrexone is the preferred agent for maintenance of abstinence.
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