Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's

Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called 'Antabuse' used to treat alcohol dependence or chronic alcoholism. Heavy long-term use of alcohol can cause addiction in an individual, thereby making changes in your brain. Long-term alcohol intake can severely damage your liver and cause liver cirrhosis or fatty liver syndrome.

Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Disulfiram', which works by blocking an enzyme that breakdown alcohol in our body. When a patient drinks alcohol, it is changed into acetaldehyde, Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's blocks the enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde. This results in a higher level of acetaldehyde in the blood, causing discomfort and physical reactions. Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's can help alcohol-addicted people who have decided to quit alcohol drinking by deterring them from drinking again. So, it acts as a supportive agent in the treatment of alcoholism. 

Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, with or without a meal, to avoid stomach upset and at fixed daily intervals for best results. The common side effects of Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's include drowsiness, tiredness, headache, acne, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling), sweating, increased thirst, swelling, rapid weight gain, nausea, severe vomiting, neck pain, throbbing headache, blurred vision, fast or pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest, confusion, weakness, spinning sensation, feeling unsteady, or and metallic/garlic-like taste in the mouth may occur as your body gets used to the medication. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. If the Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's causes any serious case of discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's, do not take Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's if you have consumed alcohol within the past 12 hours. Do not consume alcohol while taking Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's and at least up to 14 days after you stop taking Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's. If your doctor prescribes, Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Unpleasant effects may occur after taking minimal amounts of alcohol used in cooking or even if rubbed into the skin. Avoid alcohol-containing aftershave, perfumes/colognes, body lotions, vinegar and alcohol-containing mouthwash and hand sanitiser. Even exposure to alcohol-based hand sanitisers in some people can trigger a serious side effect response. Hence hand-washing with water and soap is recommended instead.

Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Disulfiram', which belongs to 'Antabuse' used to treat alcohol dependence. It works by blocking an enzyme (acetaldehyde) that helps break alcohol in the body. Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's helps alcohol-dependent people who have decided to quit alcohol drinking by deterring them from drinking again.

Before taking the Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Signs of an overdose of Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's include feeling or being sick, stomach pain, diarrhoea, drowsiness, mental disorders, tiredness, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, high body temperature, low blood pressure, loss of muscle control, high blood sugar, changes in the blood (as seen in blood tests). Certain foods, liquid medicines, remedies, tonics, toiletries, perfumes, and sprays may contain enough alcohol to cause a disulfiram tablet-alcohol reaction. So avoid using any alcohol-containing drugs, hand wash, mouth wash or alcoholic beverages as it may lead to an 'aldehyde reaction'.

• Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine VMA/HVA tests), possibly causing false test results. It is a paramount priority for a patient to enlighten the laboratory personnel and all their doctors to know they use this drug.
• Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's should never be given to a patient when they are in a state of alcohol intoxication or without his full knowledge.
• After you stop taking Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet 10's, do not drink alcohol for at least seven days as your body needs to start making the enzyme 'acetaldehyde' again. In case, drinking alcohol earlier than this may trigger an 'aldehyde reaction'.