Disulfiram

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We are a Poland-based CDMO and manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), that is proceeding with a $45-million manufacturing expansion of its main API plant in Starogard Gdanski to include HPAPI and cryogenic technologies and investments in a pilot plant and R&D capabilities. We expect to extend our operations starting from 2024 with full completion scheduled for Q3 2024.

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We are a Poland-based CDMO and manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that is proceeding with a $35-million facility expansion of its main API plant in Starogard Gdanski to include HPAPI and cryogenic technologies and investments in a pilot plant and R&D capabilities. We expect to extend our operations starting from Q1 2024, with full completion scheduled for Q3 2024.

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Disulfiram

CAS No.

97-77-8

Reference product

Polymorphic form

Therapeutic Area

Alimentary tract & metabolism

Status

commercial

EU DMF readiness

✓

Drug description:

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.

Mechanism of action:

Disulfiram blocks the oxidation of alcohol at the acetaldehyde stage during alcohol metabolism following disulfiram intake causing an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood producing highly unpleasant symptoms. Disulfiram blocks the oxidation of alcohol through its irreversible inactivation of aldehyde dehydrogenase, which acts in the second step of ethanol utilization. In addition, disulfiram competitively binds and inhibits the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor, which may indicate some value in the treatment of the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, however this activity has not been extensively studied.

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