Antizol (Fomepizole) Injection
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Antizol Injection is a medication that can be injected to treat actual or suspected methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning. An example of ethylene glycol poisoning would be poisoning with antifreeze. Methanol poisoning, also known as wood alcohol poisoning, can come from many fuels, solvents and other household chemical products. Methanol poisoning can cause symptoms such as blindness, severe abdominal pain, seizures, vomiting, and bluish-colored fingernails and lips.
This medication is usually injected by a doctor or other medical professional. Antizol Injection may be injected on its own, or administered in conjunction with hemodialysis to clear poison out of the body. Once injected, Antizol Injection acts as a competitive inhibitor of an enzyme in your body called alcohol dehydrogenase. This enzyme causes a chemical reaction to happen faster, and breaks down methanol and ethylene glycol into poisonous forms. Antizol Injection adheres to the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme and inhibits it from turning ethylene glycol or methanol poisonous.
Uses Of Antizol Injection
Antizol Injection is used to treat poisoning with ethylene glycol (antifreeze) or methanol (contained in solvents, fuels, and other household or automotive chemicals). This medicine is sometimes used together with hemodialysis to rid the body of a poison.
Antizol Injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Benefits Of Antizol Injection
Antizol Injection is an antidote to certain types of poison. Antizol Injection is used to treat poisoning with ethylene glycol (antifreeze) or methanol (contained in solvents, fuels, and other household or automotive chemicals). This medicine is sometimes used together with hemodialysis to rid the body of a poison.
Side Effects Of Antizol Injection
- Antizol Injection may cause some side effects once injected. These side effects can include
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Back pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
Experiencing any of these more common and mild side effects will not generally require medical attention unless they become bothersome or persistent.
How To Use Antizol Injection
Antizol (fomepizole) Injection is an antidote used to treat poisoning with ethylene glycol (antifreeze) or methanol (contained in solvents, fuels, and other household or automotive chemicals). Antizol Injection is sometimes used together with hemodialysis to rid the body of a poison. Antizol Injection is available in generic form.
How Antizol Injection Work
Antizol Injection works by blocking the enzyme that converts methanol and ethylene glycol to their toxic breakdown products. Antizol Injection was approved for medical use in the United States in 1997. It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines.
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| Product Type--Salt | Brands–Antizol |
|---|---|
| tag--Manufacturer | Branded–Themis Medicare |
| Power--Pack Size | 1.5g/1.5ml–1ml in 1 Vial (1 Vial), 1.5g/1.5ml–1ml in 1 Vial (2 Vials), 1.5g/1.5ml–1ml in 1 Vial (4 Vials), 1.5g/1.5ml–1ml in 1 Vial (8 Vials) |