Medications used to TREAT Alcohol Withdrawal Flashcards
1
Q
Alcoholics can develop a neurological syndrome called:
A
Delirium Tremens (DTs), Characterized by shaking
2
Q
Phenobarbital 퓌노발비토-얼
A
- Originally used medication
- is barbiturate발비츄로-엣 > used as anti-convulsant or anti-seizure medication
It is also ADDICTIVE
용도:
- 간질; 진정
-불면증
3
Q
Gabapentin 갸바펜틴
A
-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.
4
Q
Benzodiazepine
A
= Valium ( Diazepam)
= Librium
-Only for the SHORT-TERM
-ADDICTIVE
*Class of Psychoactive/Psychotropic drug
»_space;Prescribed to : Anxiety, insomnia, seizures
»_space;Are Antidepressants
=> Enhance neurotransmitter Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)»Resulting: sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant.