Physostigmine for treatment of delirium tremens.
Two case reports of complicated delirium tremens are presented with documentation of successful management with physostigmine. The therapy of delirium tremens is reviewed and theoretical considerations discussed, with reference to an adrenergic/cholinergic imbalance model for delirium tremens.
D000328:Adult; D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D005260:Female; D006519:Hepatitis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010830:Physostigmine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011604:Psychoses, Alcoholic / Q000188:drug therapy*
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D010830:Physostigmine