Fomepizole

Fomepizole

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Uses


Fomepizole 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 (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

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Other Information


Fomepizole Injection is a competitive inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase. The chemical name of fomepizole is 4-methylpyrazole. It has the molecular formula C 4H 6N 2 and a molecular weight of 82.1. The structural formula is:

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It is a clear to yellow liquid at room temperature. Its melting point is 25°C (77°F) and it may present in a solid form at room temperature. Fomepizole is soluble in water and very soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, and chloroform. Each vial contains 1.5 mL (1 g/mL) of fomepizole.

Fomepizole Manufacturers


  • Emcure
    Fomepizole Injection, Solution [Emcure]
  • Sandoz Inc.
    Fomepizole Injection, Solution [Sandoz Inc. ]
  • Mylan Institutional Llc
    Fomepizole Injection, Solution [Mylan Institutional Llc]
  • X-gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Fomepizole Injection, Solution [X-gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]

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