Module III-  Fomepizole

Tuesday September 8, 1998 - Question 11

Which of the following is correct regarding adverse events associated with fomepizole?

A. Headache, nausea and dizziness were the most common adverse events reported during the clinical trials of fomepizole.
 
B. Fomepizole has not been shown to cause changes in smell or taste.
 
C. Fomepizole has been shown to cause large elevations in hepatic transaminases and hepatic failure.
 
D. Fomepizole has been shown to cause large elevations in triglycerides and cholesterol.
 
E. Rash has not been reported following administration of fomepizole.
 
 
 

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