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PAD Profile : Ethanol - Methanol / ethylene glycol (antifreeze) poisoning Important

Important Information :
Fomepizole is the treatment of choice for ethylene glycol and methanol (methyl alcohol) poisoning. If necessary, ethanol (by mouth or by intravenous infusion) can be used, but with caution. https://www.toxbase.org/

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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Comments :
No comments returned.
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Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

No committee recommendations returned.

Associated BNF Codes

19. Other Drugs and Preparations
19.02.07. Poisoning antidotes
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