Loading dose of diazepam for alcohol withdrawal?
High-Yield Explanation
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.