Management of moderate and severe alcohol withdrawal syndromes
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EpidemiologyPrognosisMechanism of actionFunctionSymptomsSigns and symptomsDiagnosisContraindicationsTerminologyPathophysiologyAdverse effectsManagementTreatmentPreventionPharmacologyAdministrationMedical usesAssessmentExampleSymptoms of alcohol withdrawal occur because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Alcohol simultaneously enhances inhibitory tone (via modulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid [GABA] activity) and inhibits excitatory tone (via modulation of excitatory amino acid activity). In the patient with alcohol dependence, only the constant presence o...See more on uptodate.com Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal occur because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Alcohol simultaneously enhances inhibitory tone (via modulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid [GABA] activity) and inhibits excitatory tone (via modulation of excitatory amino acid activity). In the patient with alcohol dependence, only the constant presence o...
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal occur because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Alcohol simultaneously enhances inhibitory tone (via modulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid [GABA] activity) and inhibits excitatory tone (via modulation of excitatory amino acid activity). In the patient with alcohol dependence, only the constant presence o...
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