• Gen Hosp Psychiatry · Jul 2006

    Case Reports

    Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal delirium: a case report.

    • Aki Rovasalo, Harri Tohmo, Riku Aantaa, Eija Kettunen, and Riitta Palojoki.
    • Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Hyvinkää Hospital, Hyvinkää, Finland. aki.rovasalo@helsinki.fi
    • Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2006 Jul 1;28(4):362-3.

    AbstractIn this case report, even a moderate dose of dexmedetomidine, a very selective alpha(2)-adrenergic agent, resulted in a rapid response to alcohol withdrawal delirium after the standard treatment. Psychiatrists should be aware of this relatively new drug that provides advantages over clonidine, heavy sedation and secondary restraints. Dexmedetomidine should be further evaluated in the treatment of specific forms of aggressive behavior and complicated withdrawal states.

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