Alcohol withdrawal delirium
Alcohol withdrawal delirium
Definition
An acute organic mental disorder induced by cessation or reduction in chronic alcohol consumption. Clinical characteristics include confusion; delusions; vivid hallucinations; tremor; agitation; insomnia; and signs of autonomic hyperactivity (e.g., elevated blood pressure and heart rate, dilated pupils, and diaphoresis). This condition may occasionally be fatal. It was formerly called delirium tremens. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1175)
Also identified as
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chlordiazepoxide | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Diazepam | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Nitrous Oxide | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Oxazepam | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |