FOMEPIZOLE
  • FOMEPIZOLE

  • QTY 1.5 • 1 G/ML • VIAL • Near 77381

FOMEPIZOLE (fo MEH pi zole) treats ethylene glycol (antifreeze) and methanol poisoning. It works by stopping your body from breaking down these substances into their toxic form.

FOMEPIZOLE Lifestyle Interactions

Fomepizole 1g/1mL, Solution for injection

Alcohol

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team if you experience new or worsening side effects.

· Notes for Professionals: Avoid concomitant use of fomepizole and alcohol-containing beverages. In healthy volunteers, moderate oral doses of fomepizole significantly reduced the rate of elimination of alcohol by approximately 40%. Additionally, alcohol decreased the rate of elimination of fomepizole by approximately 50%. Both interactions occur via alcohol dehydrogenase inhibition.

<b>DISCLAIMER:</b><em> This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.</em>

×

Medicine Chest

fomepizole has been added to your Medicine Chest.

Log In

You need to log into the site to use this feature

More Ways to Save On:

You may find alternative ways to save with this medication. Talk to your pharmacist about the potential option(s) noted below.

Close

Log In

You need to log into the site to use this feature

Create A Free Account To Use Medicine Chest

This feature requires registration. Sign up or log in to your free WellRx account to gain access to this and other tools to help make managing your medications and wellness easier.

Benefits Include:

Store & manage your medication list
Medication pricing updates
Import medication from your pharmacy
Medication information
Pill & refill reminders
Medication journal & mood log

Sign up to use Medicine Chest

Create A Free Account To Use this feature

This feature requires registration. Sign up or log in to your free WellRx account to gain access to this and other tools to help make managing your medications and wellness easier.

Benefits Include:

Store & manage your medication list
Medication pricing updates
Import medication from your pharmacy
Medication information
Pill & refill reminders
Medication journal & mood log

Sign up to use this feature

You will be redirected to your program in 5 seconds.

Hi there.

Our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy have recently been updated.

Learn More


I Accept

By declining you will be logged out of your account