Explain the rationale for each of the drugs used during acute alcohol withdrawal.
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Verifieda. Benzodiazepines have been the drug of choice for treating cases of alcohol withdrawal that can make them much more comfortable while still completing the withdrawal phase. It can prevent and treat symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, aggravation, irritability, chills, sweats, and seizures.
b. Clonidine reduces symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as tremor, mild depression, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, tension, and sweating.
c. Carbamazepine is given to help prevent the occurrence of seizures seen in the withdrawal phase.
d. Atenolol helps decrease a person's craving, stabilizes vital signs, and decrease autonomic withdrawal symptoms.
The following medications have different mechanisms and effects in the treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal.
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