Medications used to TREAT Alcohol Withdrawal

Question 1

Alcoholics can develop a neurological syndrome called:

Answer 1

Delirium Tremens (DTs), Characterized by shaking

Question 2

Phenobarbital 퓌노발비토-얼

Answer 2

• Originally used medication
• is barbiturate발비츄로-엣 > used as anti-convulsant or anti-seizure medication

It is also ADDICTIVE

용도:
- 간질; 진정
-불면증

Question 3

Gabapentin 갸바펜틴

Answer 3

-Also anticonvulsant
-Prevent seizures and relieve pain for certain conditions in the nervous system.

• 흥분이 과도하게 된 신경막을 안정시켜서 경련의 빈도를 감소시키는 항전간제로 사용되며, 신경통을 계선합니다.

Question 4

Benzodiazepine

Answer 4

= Valium ( Diazepam)
= Librium

-Only for the SHORT-TERM
-ADDICTIVE

*Class of Psychoactive/Psychotropic drug
&raquo_space;Prescribed to : Anxiety, insomnia, seizures
&raquo_space;Are Antidepressants

=> Enhance neurotransmitter Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)»Resulting: sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant.