Latest prescription information about Ethylene glycol. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.
Ethylene glycol is a chemical which is used as an antifreeze and in chemical synthesis.
Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet tasting compound used commercially as an antifreeze. It is the cause of accidental poisonings and also used in suicide attempts.
Negative
Values between 0.3-4.0 g/L has been found in fatal cases. Levels at 0.5 g/L may indicate hemodialysis.
Gas Liquid Chromotography (GLC), Photometry.
A dosage of 100 mL is lethal and requires rapid treatment to prevent death. Toxicity can cause CNS depression, cardiopulmonary symptoms and renal damage.
Drug Name : Ethylene glycol
Indication :
Ethylene glycol is a chemical which is used as an antifreeze and in chemical synthesis.
Physiology :
Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet tasting compound used commercially as an antifreeze. It is the cause of accidental poisonings and also used in suicide attempts.
Normal Values :
Negative
Critical Values :
Values between 0.3-4.0 g/L has been found in fatal cases. Levels at 0.5 g/L may indicate hemodialysis.
Test Method :
Gas Liquid Chromotography (GLC), Photometry.
Interpretation :
A dosage of 100 mL is lethal and requires rapid treatment to prevent death. Toxicity can cause CNS depression, cardiopulmonary symptoms and renal damage.
