Which of the following is a specific inhibitor of the
enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase and is useful in the
treatment of methanol poisoning:
A. Disulfiram
B. Ethylene glycol
C. Calcium leucovorin
D. Fomepizole

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Fomepizole

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