To reverse the process of toxic alcohols, ____ may be administered.

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Fomepizole is a specific antidote for toxic alcohols such as methanol and ethylene glycol. It works by inhibiting the enzyme that converts these toxic alcohols into their harmful metabolites. Both naloxone and pralidoxime are antidotes for specific types of poisoning (opioids and organophosphates, respectively) and sodium bicarbonate is used to counteract acidosis. None of these antidotes are effective for toxic alcohol poisoning.

To Reverse the Process of Toxic Alcohols, ____ May Be