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Use of sodium oxybate for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in patients with acute alcohol-associated hepatitis: A 4-patient case report.

Fabio CaputoAlberto CasabiancaCamilla BrazzaleLisa LungaroAnna CostanziniGiacomo CaioRoberto De GiorgioGianni TestinoFabio PiscagliaPaolo Caraceni
Published in: Medicine (2024)
Because of its short half-life, SO can be considered a safe and effective pharmacological option for the AWS in patients with moderate to severe AAH even in comparison to short-acting benzodiazepines, thus avoiding the risk of accumulation. Notably, SO guarantees a fixed approach to cover the possible onset of AWS throughout the 24 hours.
Keyphrases
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  • alcohol consumption
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  • high intensity
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