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All are anticraving agent for alcohol except ?

A
Lorazepam
B
Naltrexone
C
Topiramate
D
Acamprosate
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lorazepam Treatment of alcohol dependence Detoxification (treatment of withdrawal) :- BZDs are the drugs of choice, e.g. chlordiazepoxide (131 choice), Diazepam (2"d choice). Maintenance after detoxification (to prevent relapse and maintenance of abstinence) :? Aversive agents (deferent agents) :- Disulfiram, CCC, metronidazole, Natrafezole. Anticraving agent :- Naltrexone, Acamprosate, fluoxetine, Topiramate, Nalmefene.

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