The management of alcohol-related seizures: an overview.
Alcohol-withdrawal seizures are one of the common medical emergencies. The seizures are generalized and usually occur abruptly between 6-8 hours after cessation of alcohol use (peak 12-24 hours). These patients are often uncooperative and therefore need careful assessment. Lorazepam is the first-line drug for termination and prophylaxis of alcohol-withdrawal seizures.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D020270:Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002719:Chlormethiazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002719:Chlormethiazole; D008140:Lorazepam