Methanol poisoning can be treated using intravenous infusions of which of the following compound ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → diluted ethanol
Diluted ethanol, given by intravenous infusion, competes with methanol for the same enzyme, so the methanol is not oxidised to its poisonous products and the kidneys can excrete it.
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