TABLE 17-2

DISULFIRAM ADVERSE EFFECTS: ACETALDEHYDE SYNDROME

RESULT Vasodilation over the entire body, hypotension, orthostatic syncope, chest pain Intense throbbing of the head and neck leading to a pulsating headache, sweating, marked uneasiness, weakness, vertigo, blurred vision, confusion Nausea, copious vomiting, thirst Difculty breathing

BODY SYSTEM AFFECTED Cardiovascular Central nervous

Gastrointestinal Respiratory