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Biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics

Enzyme Inhibition: Competitive vs Pure Noncompetitive | Km & Vmax (USMLE Step 1)

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A 34-year-old man is brought to the emergency department 6 hours after drinking automotive antifreeze. He is somnolent and breathing rapidly. Serum testing confirms ethylene glycol exposure. Sodium is 140 mEq/L, chloride is 102 mEq/L, and bicarbonate is 12 mEq/L. Fomepizole is started.

Which action of this drug most directly limits further toxic metabolite formation?