Abstract
Fomepizole is an effective alternative to ethanol in the treatment of ethylene glycol poisoning. In a series of 38 acute poisonings without renal failure, fomepizole obviated the need for haemodialysis.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced
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Adult
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Antidotes / therapeutic use*
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Ethylene Glycol / poisoning*
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Female
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Fomepizole
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Humans
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Male
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Pyrazoles / therapeutic use*
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Renal Dialysis
Substances
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Antidotes
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Pyrazoles
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Fomepizole
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Ethylene Glycol