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disulfiram and Hepatitis C

disulfiram has been researched along with Hepatitis C in 7 studies

Hepatitis C: INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS, a single-stranded RNA virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Although abstinence slows liver injury in alcoholic Hepatitis C (HCV) infected patients, few clinicians prescribe disulfiram because of concern over its hepatotoxic effect."9.11Disulfiram therapy in patients with hepatitis C: a 12-month, controlled, follow-up study. ( Alfers, J; Beresford, TP; Bialkowski, D; Bridgeford, D; Clapp, L; Kulig, C; Martin, B, 2004)
"A 43 year old man with HIV and HCV infection and liver cirrhosis developed fatal lactic acidosis within five days from starting nifedipine for arterial hypertension."7.75Fatal lactic acidosis precipitated by nifedipine in a patient treated with disulfiram and antiretrovirals. ( Mian, P; Moling, O; Pagani, L; PristerĂ , R; Rimenti, G; Spoladore, G; Vedovelli, C, 2009)
"Disulfiram therapy may allow (1) prolonged abstinence leading to successful antiviral therapy for HCV, and (2) time to begin behavioral treatments that facilitate long-term abstinence."6.43Hepatitis C in alcohol dependence:drinking versus disulfiram. ( Beresford, TP; Kulig, CC, 2005)
"Although abstinence slows liver injury in alcoholic Hepatitis C (HCV) infected patients, few clinicians prescribe disulfiram because of concern over its hepatotoxic effect."5.11Disulfiram therapy in patients with hepatitis C: a 12-month, controlled, follow-up study. ( Alfers, J; Beresford, TP; Bialkowski, D; Bridgeford, D; Clapp, L; Kulig, C; Martin, B, 2004)
"A 43 year old man with HIV and HCV infection and liver cirrhosis developed fatal lactic acidosis within five days from starting nifedipine for arterial hypertension."3.75Fatal lactic acidosis precipitated by nifedipine in a patient treated with disulfiram and antiretrovirals. ( Mian, P; Moling, O; Pagani, L; PristerĂ , R; Rimenti, G; Spoladore, G; Vedovelli, C, 2009)
" Two of these had been treated with disulfiram and a drug aetiology could not be excluded, but in six patients no known cause of fulminant hepatitis could be determined and these patients were classified as having hepatitis type non-A non-B."3.66Hepatitis type A, B, and non-A non-B in fulminant hepatitis. ( Mathiesen, LR; Nielsen, JO; Purcell, RH; Ranek, L; Skinoj, P; Wong, D, 1980)
"Disulfiram therapy may allow (1) prolonged abstinence leading to successful antiviral therapy for HCV, and (2) time to begin behavioral treatments that facilitate long-term abstinence."2.43Hepatitis C in alcohol dependence:drinking versus disulfiram. ( Beresford, TP; Kulig, CC, 2005)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (14.29)18.7374
1990's1 (14.29)18.2507
2000's4 (57.14)29.6817
2010's1 (14.29)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Thibault, A1
Brissette, S1
Jutras-Aswad, D1
Moling, O1
Rimenti, G1
PristerĂ , R1
Vedovelli, C1
Pagani, L1
Spoladore, G1
Mian, P1
Martin, B2
Alfers, J1
Kulig, C1
Clapp, L1
Bialkowski, D1
Bridgeford, D1
Beresford, TP3
Kulig, CC1
Mathiesen, LR1
Skinoj, P1
Nielsen, JO1
Purcell, RH1
Wong, D1
Ranek, L1
Saxon, AJ1
Sloan, KL1
Reoux, J1
Haver, VM1

Reviews

2 reviews available for disulfiram and Hepatitis C

ArticleYear
Systematic review of the pharmacological treatment of alcohol use disorders in individuals infected with hepatitis C.
    Addiction science & clinical practice, 2015, Feb-24, Volume: 10

    Topics: Alcohol Deterrents; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Baclofen; Disulfiram; Hepatitis C; Humans; Transamina

2015
Hepatitis C in alcohol dependence:drinking versus disulfiram.
    Journal of addictive diseases, 2005, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Alcohol Deterrents; Alcoholism; Disulfiram; Hepatitis C; Humans; Liver

2005

Trials

1 trial available for disulfiram and Hepatitis C

ArticleYear
Disulfiram therapy in patients with hepatitis C: a 12-month, controlled, follow-up study.
    Journal of studies on alcohol, 2004, Volume: 65, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alanine Transaminase; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Chi-Square Distribution; Disulfiram; Femal

2004

Other Studies

4 other studies available for disulfiram and Hepatitis C

ArticleYear
Fatal lactic acidosis precipitated by nifedipine in a patient treated with disulfiram and antiretrovirals.
    Drug metabolism letters, 2009, Volume: 3, Issue:3

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Adult; Alcohol Deterrents; Alcoholism; Anti-Retroviral Agents; Antihypertensive Ag

2009
Disulfiram in context: structure and safety.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2007, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Alcohol Deterrents; Alcoholism; Disulfiram; Hepatitis C; Humans; Liver Function Tests; Patient Compl

2007
Hepatitis type A, B, and non-A non-B in fulminant hepatitis.
    Gut, 1980, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Disulfiram; Female;

1980
Disulfiram use in patients with abnormal liver function test results.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1998, Volume: 59, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Alanine Transaminase; Alcohol Deterrents; Alcoholism; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Comorbidit

1998