fomepizole

Approved for medical use in 1997, Fomepizole (aka 4-methylpyrazole) is an antidote indicated for the treatment of methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning. For the sake of ridding the body of a certain poison, this medication may also be used in combination with hemodialysis, which in turn is “a process of purifying the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working normally”. According to Wikipedia.com, “Fomepizole works by blocking the enzyme that converts methanol and ethylene glycol to their toxic breakdown products.” Before you receive Fomepizole injections, remember to tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drug, or if you have kidney disease. You should also tell them if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, considering it is unclear whether or not Fomepizole could harm the fetus/ the nursing baby. Bear in mind that Fomepizole is typically injected into a vein through an IV. It is also worth noting that your doctor will have to watch your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and kidney functions while you are receiving the injection. When it comes to the common side effects, drugs.com mentions the following: headache, dizziness, nausea, and metallic taste in the mouth. There are also other side effects that must be reported to the doctor, such as skin rash, lightheadedness, and severe nausea/ dizziness.