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Table 31-5

Dosing Regimen for Ethanol and Fomepizole

MedicationDose
Ethanol: goal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 100-150 mg/dLUse 10% ethanol in sterile water w/ dextrose: load 7.6 mL/kg over 1 h
Maintenance of 0.83 mL/kg/h for nondrinkers and 1.96 mL/kg/h for chronic ethanol users
FomepizoleLoad 15 mg/kg over 30 min
Maintenance of 10 mg/kg over 30 min every 12 h for 4 dosesa

aDosing adjustments based on serum level/pH and if HD has been initiated.