Loading dose of diazepam for alcohol withdrawal?
Correct Answer: 60-150 mg
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., 60-f 50 mgThe mean total dose of diazepam needed for loading 80-120 mg(4-5 doses over 8-10 hours).A dose below 180 mg sufficient in more than 90% of patients.If necessary, the sedative effect of diazepam can be boostered by giving 5 mg of haloperidol orally.
Category:
Pharmacology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now