ADH inhibitors are used to treat certain types of chemical poisoning involving ethylene glycol or methanol. They work by blocking the action of the poisonous substances.
How are these percentages calculated?These percentages are created by aggregating the total number of claims for the drugs in this class divided by the # of drugs with a specific indication. It is meant to be representative but may not accurately reflect the actual # of prescriptions written to treat specific condition.
Key takeaways
ADH inhibitors are used to treat ethylene glycol or methanol poisoning. They work by blocking the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, which helps prevent the toxic breakdown of substances like methanol and ethylene glycol into harmful byproducts. These medications are typically available in injectable form. An example of an ADH inhibitor is fomepizole. This medication can help manage poisoning emergencies effectively.
FOMEPIZOLE treats ethylene glycol (antifreeze) and methanol poisoning. It works by stopping your body from breaking down these substances into their toxic form.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.
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