Medications used to TREAT Alcohol Withdrawal Flashcards

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Alcoholics can develop a neurological syndrome called:

A

Delirium Tremens (DTs), Characterized by shaking

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Phenobarbital 퓌노발비토-얼

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

It is also ADDICTIVE

용도:
- 간질; 진정
-불면증

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Gabapentin 갸바펜틴

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-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.
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Benzodiazepine

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= 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.

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