Snapshot A 56-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found in the park in a lethargic state. The patient has a history of multiple hospital visits for pain management of acute pancreatitis. Medical history is significant for alcohol use disorder. On physical exam, the patient has slurred speech, nystagmus, and unsteady gait. Laboratory testing is significant for an elevated blood alcohol level. Urine and serum toxicology is negative for illicit drugs. He is started on intravenous thiamine and glucose. Approximately 6 hours after admission the patient becomes nauseous, anxious, tremulous, and develops palpitations. He is subsequently started on intravenous lorazepam. (Alcohol withdrawal) Introduction Medications login to view 10 more bullets Mechanism of action login to view 3 more bullets Metabolism login to view 2 more bullets Adverse reaction login to view 6 more bullets Clinical use login to view 7 more bullets