Manufacturer: Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Disulfiram(250mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
FIRAM 250MG TABLET helps in reducing alcohol dependence. It creates aversion towards alcohol by creating various unpleasant symptoms (such as flushing, burning sensation, throbbing headache, increased sweating, chest tightness, dizziness, vomiting, visual disturbances and confusion).
Before taking FIRAM 250MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, high or low blood pressure, thyroid problems, brain damage, fits or any mental disorders as a precaution.
FIRAM 250MG TABLET should not be used in patients who have already consumed alcohol. It should be used only in patients who have not drunk alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to the first dose. It is also not suitable for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children (aged below 18 years).
The most common side effects of taking FIRAM 250MG TABLET are drowsiness, tiredness, impotence, low sex drive, headache, sleepiness and metallic taste. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
FIRAM 250MG TABLET helps in reducing alcohol dependence. It acts by blocking the actions of certain enzymes (such as aldehyde dehydrogenase) within the body that helps in breaking down a substance called as acetaldehyde.
As a result, it leads to the accumulation of an excessive amount of acetaldehyde in the body causing unpleasant physical reactions (such as flushing, burning sensation, throbbing headache, increased sweating, chest tightness, dizziness, vomiting, visual disturbances and confusion) that can create aversion towards alcohol which will eventually help in quitting alcoholism.
Disulfiram is an orally administered drug with standard doses ranging from 250–500 mg daily and a maximum recommended daily dose of 500 mg [3,26]. Following oral disulfiram intake, 80–90% of the dose is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract [27,28].
COMMON
Drowsiness, tiredness
Impotence, low sex drive
Headache, sleepiness
Acne, skin rash
Metallic taste
Depression, mania (abnormal excitement)
Nerve pain, pain in hands and legs
Nausea, vomiting
RARE
Stop taking FIRAM 250MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Allergic reactions include skin rash, itching and redness.
Disulfiram is contraindicated absolutely in patients with significant coronary artery disease or heart failure. Cases of heart failure and death have occurred in patients with severe myocardial disease shortly after the initiation of disulfiram.
FIRAM 250MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking FIRAM 250MG TABLET as it may leads to serious unwanted side effects.
FIRAM 250MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Disulfiram is used to treat chronic alcoholism. It causes unpleasant effects when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed. These effects include flushing of the face, headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, weakness, blurred vision, mental confusion, sweating, choking, breathing difficulty, and anxiety.
Drug-Drug interactions: DISULFIRAM interacts with anti-seizure drugs (phenytoin), anti-asthma drugs (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin, dicumarol), anti-tuberculosis drugs (rifampicin, isoniazid), sedatives (chlordiazepoxide, diazepam), antipsychotics (pimozide), anti-depressants (amitriptyline), mental health drugs (chlorpromazine), and antimicrobial drugs (metronidazole).
Drug-Food interactions: Avoid taking DISULFIRAM with caffeinated products like chocolate, coffee, energy drinks & tea. The patient is advised to avoid alcoholic beverages or alcohol-containing products/foods (e.g., cough and cold syrups, mouthwash, aftershave, sauces, and vinegar) while taking this medication and for two weeks after stopping the medication.
Drug-Disease interactions: DISULFIRAM is to be avoided in a patient with coronary artery disease, mental disorder, diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, brain seizures, brain damage, kidney disease & liver disease.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
THEOPHYLLINE
PHENYTOIN
WARFARIN
DICUMAROL
RIFAMPICIN
ISONIAZID
PIMOZIDE
AMITRIPTYLINE
CHLORPROMAZINE
METRONIDAZOLE+CHLORHEXIDINE
Do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not consume alcohol for at least 24 hours before taking the first dose of FIRAM 250MG TABLET.
Keep FIRAM 250MG TABLET out of reach of children
Store FIRAM 250MG TABLET at a room temperature
If you or anyone else accidentally took more FIRAM 250MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, mental disorders, tiredness, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, high body temperature, low blood pressure, loss of muscle control and/or high blood sugar.
Take FIRAM 250MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not consume alcohol for at least 24 hours before taking the first dose of FIRAM 250MG TABLET.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
What is the use of FIRAM 250MG TABLET?
FIRAM 250MG TABLET is used to support the treatment of alcohol dependence (or alcohol addiction). It helps to quit the habit of alcoholism in patients having a habit of drinking excessive alcohol (chronic alcoholism).
How FIRAM 250MG TABLET works in my body?
FIRAM 250MG TABLET acts by blocking the actions of certain enzymes (such as aldehyde dehydrogenase) within the body that helps in breaking down a substance called as acetaldehyde. This leads to the accumulation of an excessive amount of acetaldehyde in the body causing unpleasant physical reactions which will eventually help in quitting alcoholism.
Is FIRAM 250MG TABLET safe?
FIRAM 250MG TABLET is considered safe at doses prescribed by the physician.
What are the side effects of taking FIRAM 250MG TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking FIRAM 250MG TABLET are drowsiness, tiredness, impotence, low sex drive, headache, sleepiness and metallic taste. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.
Can I stop taking FIRAM 250MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?
No. Take FIRAM 250MG TABLET every day until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly or reduce the dose without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will assess your disease condition regularly and will increase or decrease the dose accordingly.
Will FIRAM 250MG TABLET be more effective if taken at higher doses?
Always consume the dose prescribed for you by your physician. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and severity of the disease. Do not take a higher dose of this medicine without consulting your doctor as it could lead to unwanted side effects. If your symptoms are not relieved by the prescribed dose, consult your doctor so that he might adjust the dose according to your health condition or can suggest an alternative therapy.
I’m pregnant. Can I use FIRAM 250MG TABLET?
FIRAM 250MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Can FIRAM 250MG TABLET be used in adolescents?
FIRAM 250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
What happens when you forget to take FIRAM 250MG TABLET?
If you forget to take FIRAM 250MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.
Can I take FIRAM 250MG TABLET daily?
Take FIRAM 250MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggest whether can you take FIRAM 250MG TABLET every day or not.
