Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

Updated: July 11, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

clorazepate

Day 1:

Tablet

Orally 

once a day

later 30-60mg in divided doses. Do not exceed 90mg
Day 2: 45-90mg orally in divided doses
Day 3:22.5-45 mg orally in divided doses
Day 4: 15-30 mg orally in divided doses
Day 5:7.5-15 mg orally in divided doses

oxazepam

The usual dose for treating alcohol withdrawal is 15 to 30 mg via oral administration given or taken three or four times a day
Conditions associated with this dose are relief in alcoholic patients with acute intoxication, anxiety upon withdrawal, and tremulousness

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