Time/Location:
Thursday February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Insignia
610 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY 11787
Title: Beyond Benzodiazepines: Evaluating the Role of Phenobarbital for Resistant Alcohol Withdrawal
Speaker: Anureet Kaur, PharmD, PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Outline the pathophysiology and clinical features of resistant alcohol withdrawal.
- Compare the mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, safety profile, and dosing of benzodiazepines and phenobarbital.
- Assess primary literature to evaluate the appropriateness of phenobarbital as an agent for resistant alcohol withdrawal treatment.
- Design a potential treatment plan for resistant alcohol withdrawal utilizing phenobarbital.
Pharmacy Technician Objectives:
- Recognize common doses and formulations for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal.
- Identify alternative benzodiazepines in the event of a drug shortage.
- Compare phenobarbital with benzodiazepines for resistant alcohol withdrawal.
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