alcohol Flashcards
methanol when metabolized to __________ it could lead to blindness
formic acid
Alcohol is also known as Grain alcohol, Neutral spirit, Spiritus vini, ___________ , __________ , Dehydrated alcohol
Rectificatus, Jaysol
synthetic preparation of aclohol
ethene hydration
methods of preparing alcohol:
Ethene hydration and Carbohydrate fermentation
This method of preparation uses conc. sulfuric acid
Ethene hydration
This method of preparation uses zymase
Carbohydrate fermentation
99% OH
dehydrated
95% OH
Absolute
70% OH
rubbing
50% OH
Diluted
Contaminants present in Denatured alcohol
Methanol and Benzene
4-5%
Beer
10-14%
White/ Red wine
35-60%
Brandy
40-60%
Whiskey
37.5-80%
Rum
Fermentation product from: Malted barley
Beer
Fermentation product from: Fruit juice (grapes)
Wine
Fermentation product from: Wine spirit
Brandy
Fermentation product from: Malted grain
Whiskey
Fermentation product from: Molasses
Rum
T/F: the moa of toxicity of OH is All mucous membrane absorb alcohol very quickly and greater part is
consumed in body
True
Low Vd:
0.5 – 0.7 L
T/F: Hemodialysis is still possible for low vd
True
Lethal dose: ___________ mL pure ethanol (99%); ________ pint of whiskey
300-400; 1 ½ - 2
Major metabolic pathway of EtOH
Alcohol dehydrogenase
Metabolites involved in Alcohol dehydrogenase
Acetaldehyde
Acetic
Acetaldehyde Acute
Flushing, headache, tachycardia, N&V
Liver damage (free radical production)
Acetaldehyde Chronic
Minor pathway
Microsomal Ethanol Oxidase System (CYP2E1)
CNS Stimulation, Euphoria,
Boisterous
* Mild incoordination
* Coma
* Respiratory depression
* Pulmonary aspiration
Acute (Low dose)
- CNS Depression * Hypoglycemia * Hypothermia * Acid-base abnormalities * Lactic acidosis * Fatty liver * Cardiomyopathy
Chronic (High dose)