Alcohols Flashcards

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Most frequently abused drug. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in overdose, Delirium Tremens in withdrawal

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Ethanol

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2
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Diazepam

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Treatment of alcohol withdrawal

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3
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Wood Alcohol, S/E: visual dysfunction due to formaldehyde accumulation

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METHANOL

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4
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Antifreeze, S/E: nephrotoxicity due to Oxalic acid accumulation

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Ethylene Glycol

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5
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Prevents Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

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Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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6
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This drug is an inhibitor of Alcohol Dehydrogenase.

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Fomepizole

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7
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Disulfiram

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Aldegyde Dehydrogenase inhibitor

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8
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DELIRIUM TREMENS

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Alcohol withdrawal

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