Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
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Long-acting benzodiazepines (diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) are first-line for alcohol withdrawal management, prevention of delirium and seizures. Symptom-triggered dosing by CIWA-Ar: if score >8, give 10–20 mg diazepam orally or intravenously, repeat every 1–2 hours until sedation and CIWA-Ar reduction.
In severe hepatic impairment, lorazepam or oxazepam without active metabolites are preferred.