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Monosulfiram

Also known as: Sulfiram

Drug #2007

Monosulfiram is a pesticide that has been used as an acaricide, either alone or in conjunction with benzyl benzoate, in the treatment of scabies.

Primary Characteristics

Monosulfiram is also known as Sulfiram.

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 264.5 · Non-proprietary name: Monosulfiram.

Molecular structure of Monosulfiram

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Monosulfiram is primarily indicated in conditions like Scabies.

Contraindications

Monosulfiram is contraindicated in conditions like Myocardial infarction, Psychosis, Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Monosulfiram is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Erythematous rash.

Warnings / Precautions

Monosulfiram produces effects similar to those of disulfiram if ingested with alcohol. As there may be a risk of absorption following the application of Monosulfiram to the whole body, patients are advised to abstain from alcohol for at least 48 hours.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.4.2.9Alcohol intoxications