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Are there any special features of alcohol withdrawal? | Drug withdrawal

Are there any special features of alcohol withdrawal? Alcohol withdrawal is associated with particular difficulties. Frequently, abrupt detoxification leads to the so-called alcohol withdrawal delirium. This means the occurrence of various severe withdrawal symptoms. Typical symptoms are clouding of consciousness, hallucinations and circulatory problems. Medical attention is urgently required. If necessary, the circulation should be … Are there any special features of alcohol withdrawal? | Drug withdrawal

Drug withdrawal

Definition Drug withdrawal is a therapy designed to help addicted people to stop using drugs and to remain permanently abstinent. The basis is the weaning of the addictive substance. It begins with physical detoxification. This can be done with or without drug support (warm or cold withdrawal). Depending on the severity of the addiction, this … Drug withdrawal

Drug dependence

What is a drug addiction? Drug addiction is an addictive disorder in which people take medications in a medically unreasonable amount, often in too high doses. There is a wide range of potentially addictive drugs. Perhaps the best-known example of drug dependence is the opioid crisis in the USA. According to studies, several million people … Drug dependence

How to treat a drug addiction | Drug dependence

How to treat a drug addiction The first and very important step of the treatment is to recognize that a drug dependency exists. Professional help should definitely be sought, since drug addiction is a serious disease. The basic concept of treatment is usually withdrawal, i.e. the discontinuation of the substance in question. Depending on the … How to treat a drug addiction | Drug dependence

Prognosis | Drug dependence

Prognosis The prognosis for drug dependency also differs greatly depending on the drug in question. With many drugs, withdrawal is problematic and frequent relapses occur. Other drug dependencies are much easier to treat and have a very good prognosis. But not only the treatment is important for the prognosis. Other factors, such as the social … Prognosis | Drug dependence

Sedatives

Introduction The term sedative includes various drugs that have a calming or activity-reducing effect on the body. Sedatives are also called sedatives (singular: sedative, from the Latin “sedare” = to calm down), hypnotics (sleeping pills), narcotics or tranquilizers (tension-relieving). Fields of application and effect Sedatives are used for the therapy of restlessness. This field of … Sedatives

Side effects and drug interactions | Sedatives

Side effects and drug interactions The side effects of tranquilizers are manifold and each group of drugs has its own side effects. Therefore, the package insert of the drug should be studied carefully and the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. In general, the side effects depend on the dose of the sedative taken and … Side effects and drug interactions | Sedatives

Preoperative sedatives | Sedatives

Preoperative sedatives The use of sedatives before an operation serves to relieve the patient’s anxiety and at the same time promotes his or her responsiveness and cooperation. For anxious or agitated patients, a light sedative can be administered the day before the operation so that the night before the operation is still calm. Then a … Preoperative sedatives | Sedatives

Tramal® tablets

Tramadol Introduction Tramal® is a drug containing the active ingredient tramadol. It belongs to the group of opioids, which are among the most powerful painkillers and are largely covered by the German narcotics law. Tramadol, however, is not subject to this law. The potency of opioids is measured by the potency of morphine, the potency … Tramal® tablets

Interactions | Tramal® tablets

Interactions The attending physician should always be informed about any additional medications taken, including non-prescription drugs from the pharmacy or drugstore, as there may be interactions between the medications that must be taken into account. If Tramal® and drugs from the group of sleeping pills, cough suppressants (especially codeine, as this drug also belongs to … Interactions | Tramal® tablets

Application Indications | Tramal® tablets

Application Indications Tramal® is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is applied at level 2 of the WHO three-step regimen and is combined with drugs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, indomethacin, paracetamol and metamizole as appropriate. Contraindications Tramal® must not be taken in the case of a previously known hypersensitivity to the … Application Indications | Tramal® tablets

Costs | Tramal® tablets

Costs Tramal® hard capsules with a dose of 50 mg per capsule cost €11.94 on a private prescription in a pack of 10 hard capsules, €13.86 with 30 hard capsules and €15.90 with 50 hard capsules. On presentation of a cash prescription, only the prescription fee of 5 Euro is charged. Tramal Long® tablets in … Costs | Tramal® tablets