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