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Specific inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase -

A
Disulfiram
B
Fomepizole
C
Methyl alcohol
D
Zolpidem
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Fomepizole o Fomepizole (4-methylpyrazole) is a specific inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase and the drug of choice for methanol poisoning.Noteo Disulfiram also inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase, but it is non-specific inhibitor. Its main action is due to inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase.

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