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In alcohol withdrawal delirium drug of choice is

A
Benzodiazepine
B
Chlordiazepoxide
C
Lithium
D
Haloperidol
High-Yield Explanation
B i.e. ChlordiazepoxideTreatment of alcohol withdrawal delirium:Patients withdrawing from alcohol who exhibit withdrawal phenomena should receive a 25 to 50 mg of chlordiazepoxide every 2 to 4 hours until they seem to be out of danger.Once the delirium appears, 50 to 100 mg of chlordiazepoxide should be given every 4 hours orally, or lorazepam should be given intravenously (IV) if oral medication is not possible.

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