Disulfiram Implant
Antabuse Implant
Another technique of Disulfiram supply into the blood stream is the implantation (either subcutaneous or intramuscular) of the sterilized capsules of Antabuse. This form of addiction treatment frequently termed as coding. The technique presented in the 60-s of the previous century in the former Soviet and successfully used in the former Soviet Republics in nowadays. The implanted capsule drops the solution of Disulfiram into the blood stream of the patient and while it gradually dissolves, implant retaining a suitable level of the chemical for the period of 6-8 months. Clinical researchers confirmed that 93 – 95% of individuals that undertook Disulfiram implantation have revealed a complete withdraw from alcohol for the term of implantation.
Disulfiram Implantation Procedure
The implantation of the Esperal implant is simple, painless, and practically non-invasive. A physician embeds a capsule with the solution of disulfiram into the gluteus, rectus abdominis (stomach), or brachial muscles near the largest local blood capillary spot. After the procedure, a patient must take Antabuse by mouth for one week until the capsule begins dripping Disulfiram into the bloodstream. Also, a physician prescribes wide-range antibiotics to avoid infection and hydroxyzine to reduce allergic reaction.