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Fomepizole

Generic Name
Fomepizole
Brand Names
Antizol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H6N2
CAS Number
7554-65-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
83LCM6L2BY

Overview

Fomepizole is used as an antidote in confirmed or suspected methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning. Fomepizole is a competitive inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase, the enzyme that catalyzes the initial steps in the metabolism of ethylene glycol and methanol to their toxic metabolites.

Indication

Antizol is indicated as an antidote for ethylene glycol (such as antifreeze) or methanol poisoning, or for use in suspected ethylene glycol or methanol ingestion, either alone or in combination with hemodialysis

Associated Conditions

  • Ethylene glycol poisoning
  • Methanol poisoning

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
70710-1478
INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 mL
2/10/2023
PALADIN LABORATORIES (USA) INC
46129-200
INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 mL
7/27/2009
Navinta LLC
68475-510
INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 mL
1/31/2023
Mylan Institutional LLC
67457-211
INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 mL
8/15/2018
American Regent, Inc.
0517-0710
INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 mL
2/11/2020
American Regent, Inc.
0517-0710
INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 mL
12/6/2019
Gland Pharma Limited
68083-510
INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 mL
7/10/2023
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
25021-829
INTRAVENOUS
1.5 g in 1.5 mL
12/19/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
ANTIZOL fomepizole 1.5g/1.5mL concentrated injection vial
263913
Medicine
A
12/1/2016

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
FOMEPIZOLE FOR INJECTION
Sterimax Inc
02435667
Solution - Intravenous
1 G / ML
9/22/2015
ANTIZOL
Endo Operations Ltd.
02242980
Liquid - Intravenous
1 G / ML
3/30/2001

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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