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Alcohols (Pharmacology) - Coggle Diagram
Alcohols (Pharmacology)
1.Alcohols
Methanol
: poisoning result in toxic levels of formate, which causes characteristic visual disturbance plus coma, seizures, acidosis, and death due to respiratory failure
Ethylene glycol
: poisoning creates toxic aldehydes and oxalate, which causes kidney damage and severe acidosis
Ethanol
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Pharmacokinetics
Zero-order metabolism, duration depends on dose
Mechanism of Action
Multiple effects on neurotransmitter receptors, ion channels, and signaling pathways
Toxicities, Interactions
Toxicity: Acute, CNS depression and respiratory failure. Chronic, damage to many systems, including liver, pancreas gastrointestinal tract, and central and peripheral nervous systems. Interactions: Induction of CYP2E1 :arrow_up:conversion of acetaminophen to toxic metabolite
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