Disulfiram shouldn't be given for at least how many hrs. after the patient is abstained from alcohol: (A) 12 hrs, (B) 14 hrs, (C) 48 hrs, (D) 96 hrs
Answer is A. Before initiating the treatment with disulfiram for alcohol dependence, patient should be abstained from alcohol at least for 12hrs. Ref: Essentials of postgraduate psychiatry By JN Vyas 1st ed Pg 329