title: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
abstract: The alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be divided into four stages, which should be recognized and treated to prevent progression to the later stages. Delirium tremens, the final stage of withdrawal, is characterized by extreme autonomic hypersensitivity and seizures. Treatment may include prophylactic use of sedatives or acute therapy for the management of seizures. Diazepam and chlordiazepoxide are useful agents.
mesh_terms: D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000145:classification* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002707:Chlordiazepoxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011604:Psychoses, Alcoholic / Q000145:classification*
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D002707:Chlordiazepoxide; D003975:Diazepam