Pharmacology The rationale for using ethanol in methanol poisoning is that it: A Antagonises the actions of methanol B Stimulates the metabolism of methanol and reduces its blood level C Inhibits the metabolism of methanol and generation of toxic metabolite D Replenishes the folate stores depleted by methanol π‘ Explanation The rationale for using ethanol in methanol poisoning is that it: β Correct Answer: C. Inhibits the metabolism of methanol and generation of toxic metabolite