Special Considerations and Clinical Management of HIV-Infected Drug Users
Summary
- GHB is an agonist of an excitatory GHB receptor and an inhibitory gamma amino-butyric acid B receptor, and can be administered to treat narcolepsy and withdrawal from alcohol[Clatts 2005; Maxwell 2005b; Halkitis 2006; Kim 2007a; Freese 2002; Nicholson 2001]
- Acute withdrawal symptoms include tremor, vomiting, and insomnia and can be treated with benzodiazepines and supportive care[Clatts 2005; Maxwell 2005b; Halkitis 2006; Kim 2007a; Freese 2002; Nicholson 2001; Maxwell 2005a; Smith 2002]
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