Alcohol (ethanol) intoxication
About Alcohol (ethanol) intoxication
An alteration in thinking, behavior and/or consciousness caused by the consumption of alcohol (ethanol). Can result in impulsive and uninhibited behavior. Alcohol affects people differently. The same amount can have only minimal effects on one person, and severely depress the breathing of another.Symptoms
Confusion, slurred speech, vomiting, breathing problems, incoordination, emotional instability, coma, death.Tests & Diagnostics
A history and physical exam will be performed along with other tests which may include: ethanol (alcohol) level, liver function tests, and electrolytes.Common tests: Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Lipase.
OTC sleep aids and supportive treatments
Prescription medications
- Dolasetron
- Levodopa and Carbidopa
- Ondansetron
- Granisetron
- Aprepitant
- Ondansetron Injection
- Nabilone
- Dronabinol
- Granisetron Transdermal
- Palonosetron Injection
- Chlorpromazine
- Lorazepam
- Prochlorperazine
- Perphenazine
- Haloperidol
- Promethazine
- Scopolamine Patch
- Trimethobenzamide
- Hydroxyzine
- Alprazolam
- Chlordiazepoxide
- Diazepam
Conventional treatment summary
Therapy is aimed at supporting vital signs and preventing self-harm. Treatment may include: intravenous fluids, breathing and vital sign support, medications for vomiting, sedatives (benzodiazepines) and antipsychotics. Alcohol and Drug Helpline: (800) 821-4357 Al-Anon (888)821-4357Medical specialties
Internal Medicine · Family Practice
This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Alcohol (ethanol) intoxication.