What is Fomepizole ?

Fomepizole is an antidote primarily used to treat methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning, typically administered intravenously. It works by inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase, an enzyme critical in the metabolism of these toxic alcohols into their harmful metabolites. Fomepizole's use is crucial in preventing the development of acidosis and renal failure, key complications associated with these types of poisoning.

• Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.
• Fast or slow heartbeat.
• Fever, sore throat.
• Lightheadedness or fainting.
• Seizure.
• Speech problems, or inability to stand or walk.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Pain, redness, itching, swelling, blistering, or rash where the needle is placed.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
• Fever, sore throat.
• Lightheadedness or fainting.
• Pain, redness, itching, swelling, blistering, or rash where the needle is placed.
• Speech problems, or inability to stand or walk.
• Seizure.
• Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.