Alcoholism Flashcards
1
Q
What is acacmprosate?
A
A drug used to stabilise signals in the brain that would normally flare up in the event of alcohol or benzodiazepine dependancy
2
Q
What is oral naltrexone?
A
A drug that blocks the effect on the brain that drugs and alcohol have to make them seem less appealing
3
Q
Which two drugs are used to help alcoholics recover?
A
Acamprosate and oral naltrexone
4
Q
Which vitamin is prescribed in alcoholics and why?
A
Thiamine (Vit B1)
It’s absorption is inhibited by alcohol
