Physostigmine for Treatment of Delirium Tremens

J. S. Powers; D. Decoskey; P. J. Kahrilas

doi:10.1002/j.1552-4604.1981.tb01734.x

Physostigmine for Treatment of Delirium Tremens

J. S. Powers, D. Decoskey, P. J. Kahrilas

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Abstract: Two case reports of complicated delirium tremens are presented with documentation of successful management with physostigmine. The therapy of delirium tremens is reviewed and theoretical considerations discussed, with reference to an adrenergic/cholinergic imbalance model for delirium tremens. 1981 American College of Clinical Pharmacology

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	57-60
Number of pages	4
Journal	The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Volume	21
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1552-4604.1981.tb01734.x
State	Published - Jan 1 1981

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