Fomepizole: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Fomepizole. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled 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 ).

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 256910fe…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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