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21. Alcohols
Metabolism
Ethanol Acetaldehyde Acetate
Ethanol Acetaldehyde
Concentration below 100mg/dl
Alcohol dehydrogenase is active
o Alcohol dehydrogenase is inhibited by Fomipizol
Concentration above 100mg/dl
Microsomal ethanol oxidizing system is active
Acetaldehyde Acetate
Aldehyde dehydrogenase is working
o Aldehyde dehydrogenase is inhibited by Disulfiram
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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman
