Treatment of alcohol dependence – Psychiatry MCQ

Treatment of alcohol dependence is by all except?
A. Disulfiram
B. Naltrexone
C. Flumazenil
D. Acamprosate

Correct answer : C. Flumazenil

Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist. It is not used for the treatment of alcohol dependence.

Pharmacological treatment of alcohol dependence

Benzodiazepines – treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Disulfiram – aversion therapy
Naltrexone, acamprosate – anticraving drugs

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Pharmacological treatment of alcohol dependence

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