COMBINATION THERAPY WITH CARBAMAZEPINE BENZODIAZEPINE FOR POLYDRUG ANALGESIC DEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL

被引:7
作者
LICHTIGFELD, FJ [1 ]
GILLMAN, MA [1 ]
机构
[1] S AFRICAN BRAIN RES INST,6 CAMPBELL ST,WAVERLEY 2090,SOUTH AFRICA
基金
英国医学研究理事会;
关键词
POLYDRUG WITHDRAWAL; CARBAMAZEPINE; BENZODIAZEPINE; ANALGESIC NITROUS OXIDE; ALCOHOL; OPIOID;
D O I
10.1016/0740-5472(91)90052-C
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 [应用心理学];
摘要
We describe the use of combination therapy with carbamazepine and benzodiazepine (BZ) for treating 4 cases of polydrug analgesic/depressant withdrawal. Carbamazepine appears to be effective in BZ withdrawal through its agonistic action on the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor. In cases where opioid abuse is suspected, analgesic nitrous oxide appears the most suitable agent to be added to this regimen, in view of its opioid properties, rapidity of action, and synergistic actions with benzodiazepines in ameliorating withdrawal from benzodiazepines and alcohol.
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页码:293 / 295
页数:3
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