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REBEL Cast Ep115 – Phenobarbital vs Lorazepam in Alcohol Withdrawal
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15 minutes
Released:
Mar 23, 2023
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Background information: Alcohol has potentiating effects on the inhibitory GABA neurotransmission system and inhibitory effects on the excitatory glutamate neurotransmission system. Chronic alcohol use causes changes to preserve homeostasis, and when the stimulus is removed, alcohol withdrawal results due to decreased inhibition via the GABA system and increased excitation via the glutamate system. Treatment options ... Read more
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Released:
Mar 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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