Thursday September 10, 1998 - Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding fomepizole overdose is correct?

A. Following overdose in humans, fomepizole has been shown to cause seizures.
 
B. Following overdose in humans, fomepizole has been shown to cause significant increases in hepatic transaminases.
 
C. If overdose of fomepizole occurs, hemodialysis may be a useful treatment.
 
D. No clinical signs of toxicity have been observed following fomepizole toxicity.
 
E. Ethanol has been shown to be effective in the treatment of fomepizole toxicity.
 
 
 

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