![]() Fomepizole can interact with polycarbonate, compromising the integrity of the syringe and/or needle component containing polycarbonate. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONĭo not use polycarbonate syringes or polycarbonate-containing needles (including polycarbonate filter needles) when diluting or administering Antizol. Each vial contains 1.5 mL (1 g/mL) of fomepizole.Īntizol® 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). Fomepizole is soluble in water and very soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, and chloroform. Its melting point is 25☌ (77☏) and it may present in a solid form at room temperature. It is a clear to yellow liquid at room temperature. It has the molecular formula C 4H 6N 2 and a molecular weight of 82.1. The chemical name of fomepizole is 4-methylpyrazole. DESCRIPTIONĪntizol® (fomepizole) Injection is a competitive inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase. What are side effects of Antizol?Ĭaution: Must be diluted prior to use. Antizol is sometimes used together with hemodialysis to rid the body of a poison. Antizol (fomepizole) is an antidote used to treat poisoning with ethylene glycol (antifreeze) or methanol (contained in solvents, fuels, and other household or automotive chemicals). ![]()
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