In alcohol withdrawal, the DOC is
A. ClonidineB. Diazepam
C. Quinidine
D. Propranolol
The Answer is. B. (Diazepam)
• The usual duration of
uncomplicated withdrawal of alcohol syndrome is 7—14 days.
• The DOC for
detoxification is usually benzodiazepine (chlordiazepox-ide and
diazepam are the most frequently used
benzodiazepines).
• The higher limit of the
normal dose range is used in delirium tremens.
• Chiormethiazole and carbamazepine are experimental drugs used
in some countries for detoxification.
• In patients suffering from delirium tremens, peripheral narcolepsy, Wemicke-Korsakoff syndrome a preparation of vitamin B containing 100 mg of thiamine should be administered.
• In patients suffering from delirium tremens, peripheral narcolepsy, Wemicke-Korsakoff syndrome a preparation of vitamin B containing 100 mg of thiamine should be administered.
