This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Which of the following antidote is used in methyl alcohol poisoning? 
Select and explain. 
A. EDTA, B. Alpha methyl dopa, C. Acetyl cysteine, D. Fomepizole
D: Fomepizole
Answer: D: Fomepizole 
Explanation: Among the options given fomepizole is the antidote used in methyl alcohol poisoning. Fomepizole acts by inhibiting the conversion of methanol into toxic metabolites by antagonizing the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. Other commonly used antidotes in this case are: intravenous infusion of ethanol or oral administration of 60ml of ethyl alcohol in 200ml fruit juice. In severe cases hemodialysis is the treatment of choice.