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What is the antidote for methanol poisoning?
What is the antidote for methanol poisoning?
- fomepizole (correct)
- Acetaminophen
- Ethanol
- Ibuprofen
How does ethanol act as an antidote for methanol poisoning?
How does ethanol act as an antidote for methanol poisoning?
- It neutralizes the acidity of methanol
- It enhances the absorption of methanol in the body
- It directly binds to methanol molecules
- It competes for the same metabolic pathway as methanol (correct)
Why is it important to administer ethanol as an antidote for methanol poisoning?
Why is it important to administer ethanol as an antidote for methanol poisoning?
- To reduce the absorption of methanol in the body
- To reverse the central nervous system effects of methanol
- To increase the rate of methanol metabolism
- To prevent the formation of toxic byproducts (correct)
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Methanol Poisoning Antidote
- The antidote for methanol poisoning is ethanol.
Ethanol as an Antidote
- Ethanol acts as a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, blocking the conversion of methanol to its toxic metabolites.
- Ethanol has a higher affinity for alcohol dehydrogenase than methanol, thereby inhibiting the metabolism of methanol.
Administration of Ethanol
- It is important to administer ethanol as an antidote for methanol poisoning to prevent the formation of toxic metabolites, which can cause blindness, seizure, and even death.
- Timely administration of ethanol can help reduce the risk of these severe complications.
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