Ethanol

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Name

  • Ethanol.

Class of drug

  • Alcohol.

Uses

Indications

  • Used to prevent the metabolization of ethylene glycol  Ethylene glycol poisoning  or methanol to toxic metabolites.
  • To cleanse skin.

Adverse reactions

Other reported reactions

  • Ethanol therapy may cause additive depression and mask the central nervous system (CNS) symptoms of ethylene glycol toxicity.
  • Diuresis.

Investigation of adverse reaction

  • Adjust dose to maintain blood ethanol levels above 35mg/dl in dogs.
  • Monitor fluid and electrolyte balance during ethanol therapy.

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