Drug of choice in delirium tremens is
Correct Answer: Chlordiazepoxide
Description: The drugs of choice for alcoholic detoxification are usually benzodiazepines. Chlordiazepoxide (80-200 mg/day in divided doses) and diazepam (40-80 mg/day in divided doses) are the most frequently used benzodiazepines. The higher limit of the normal dose range is used in delirium tremens. Ref: A Sho Textbook of Psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja, 7th Edition, pg. no.40
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