- Mechanism of Action
- Directly inhibits ADH, which metabolizes methanol and ethylene glycol into toxic metabolites formic acid and glycolic acid respectively.
- Pharmacology
- Higher affinity for ADH than ethanol.
Clinical Use
- Indication
- Methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning.
- Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Nausea / vomiting
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Metallic taste
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