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Alcohol, Ethyl
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Administration
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(AL koe hol, ETH il)

U.S. Brand Names
Lavacol®[OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
Ethanol

Pharmacological Index

Antidote; Pharmaceutical Aid


Use

Topical anti-infective; pharmaceutical aid; an antidote for ethylene glycol overdose; an antidote for methanol overdose


Pregnancy Risk Factor

D (X if used for prolonged periods or in high doses at term)


Usual Dosage

I.V.: Doses of 100-125 mg/kg/hour to maintain blood levels of 100 mg/dL are recommended after a loading dose of 0.6 g/kg; maximum dose: 400 mL of a 5% solution within 1 hour

Topical: Use as needed


Administration

Caution must be taken to avoid extravasation; administer only by slow I.V. infusion


Dosage Forms

Injection, absolute: 2 mL

Liquid, topical, denatured: 70% (473 mL)

Solution, inhalation: 20%, 40%


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