title: Optimizing drug treatment of alcohol withdrawal.
abstract: A number of complications can arise during the drug treatment of alcohol withdrawal, which can be serious or even fatal. Patients who are elderly, have renal or hepatic disease, or are poorly monitored during treatment are particularly prone to problems. By consideration of pharmacologic principles and clinical experience, an optimal drug treatment regimen is formulated that minimizes these risks, while remaining highly effective.
mesh_terms: D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001682:Biological Availability; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D007700:Kinetics; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D001569:Benzodiazepines; D000431:Ethanol; D008140:Lorazepam