Manage Alcohol Use Disorder Meds During Transitions of Care

January 2024

You’ll see more patients admitted on medications to treat alcohol use disorder.

Maintenance meds, such as naltrexone, acamprosate, or disulfiram, may help patients drink less...or prevent relapse.

It’s okay to hold most of these meds during admission...but be ready to manage transitions of care issues.

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Table of Contents

Acute Pain Treat Acute Pain in Patients on Chronic Opioids
Antipsychotics Guide Safe Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Education and Training Help Pharmacy Residents Polish Time Management Skills
Medication Errors Reduce the Risk of Tragedies Due to Ampule Mix-Ups
Gastroenterology Be Familiar With a New Class of Gastric Acid Blockers
Obesity & Weight Loss Watch for Injectable Weight Loss Meds on Home Med Lists
Substance Use Disorder Manage Alcohol Use Disorder Meds During Transitions of Care
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