Abstract | BACKGROUND: Toxicity of 1,4-butanediol, an industrial solvent and a substance of abuse, is still misunderstood and not well documented. To date, only supportive treatments are used in this poisoning. CASE REPORT: CONCLUSION:
Fomepizole administration appeared safe in this 1,4-butanediol-intoxicated patient. It is unknown whether fomepizole influenced his clinical course, but the rapid awakening observed suggests that it may have been usefuL Further experience is needed, however, to define the efficacy of this antidotal therapy in 1,4-butanediol intoxication.
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Authors | Bruno Mégarbane, Dominique Fompeydie, Robert Garnier, Frédéric J Baud |
Journal | Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
(J Toxicol Clin Toxicol)
Vol. 40
Issue 1
Pg. 77-80
( 2002)
ISSN: 0731-3810 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11990207
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antidotes
- Butylene Glycols
- Hydroxybutyrates
- Pyrazoles
- Solvents
- 4-hydroxybutyric acid
- 1,4-butanediol
- Fomepizole
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antidotes
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Butylene Glycols
(blood, poisoning)
- Coma
(chemically induced)
- Fomepizole
- Humans
- Hydroxybutyrates
(analysis, metabolism)
- Infusions, Intravenous
- Male
- Pyrazoles
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Seizures
(chemically induced)
- Solvents
(poisoning)
- Substance-Related Disorders
(blood, metabolism)
- Treatment Outcome
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