Antizol Side Effects
Generic name: fomepizole
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.
Note: This document contains side effect information about fomepizole. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Antizol.
In Summary
Common side effects of Antizol include: headache and nausea. Other side effects include: dizziness. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the Consumer
Applies to fomepizole: parenteral injection concentrate for iv infusion
Side effects include:
Headache, nausea, dizziness, increased drowsiness, bad/metallic taste.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to fomepizole: intravenous solution
General
The most common adverse events were headache, nausea, dizziness, increased drowsiness, and bad taste/metallic taste.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Nausea (11%)
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, heartburn[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Headache (14%)
Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, increased drowsiness, bad taste/metallic taste, lightheadedness, seizure, agitation, feeling drunk, vertigo, nystagmus, anxiety, "felt strange", decreased environmental awareness, abnormal smell, roar in ear[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Fever, multiorgan system failure, hangover, speech/visual disturbances[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Sinus bradycardia/bradycardia, phlebosclerosis, tachycardia, phlebitis, shock, hypotension[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia, lymphangitis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, anemia[Ref]
Hepatic
Common (1% to 10%): Transient transaminitis[Ref]
Local
Common (1% to 10%): Pain during injection, inflammation at injection site, application site reaction[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Anuria[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Hiccups, pharyngitis[Ref]
Ocular
Common (1% to 10%): Transient blurred vision[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Facial flush, rash[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Lumbalgia/backache[Ref]
Metabolic
Common (1% to 10%): Decreased appetite
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References
1. "Product Information. Antizol (fomepizole)." Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Palo Alto, CA.
Further information
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.