Disulfiram is used for the treatment of alcoholism, exerts its action when taken concomitantly with alcohol. The typical reaction is self-limited, with headache, flushing, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, tremor and dyspnea [1]. When not associated with alcohol ingestion, its effects are scarce at usual daily doses. Acute intoxication at doses higher than 500 mg/d, may result in severe collateral effects, and can be lethal at doses between 10-30g/d [2]. The presence of this drug in the home makes it a potential agent for accidental poisoning.
We report an unusual case of disulfiram poisoning. Indian Pediatr. 2013 Sep;50(9):887-8. For the full article, click here .
