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The increasing consumption of alcohol is becoming a significant global health problem. Alcohol intoxication is reported to be the cause of 3 million deaths per year worldwide. One of the causes of alcohol intoxication is methanol, which usually occurs as a result of consuming bootleg liquor. A 41-year-old man was brought to dr. Soebandi Hospital Jember with sudden loss of consciousness and sudden blindness after consuming Lapen Jamu. The patient had metabolic acidosis, optic neuritis, and acute renal failure. Management in this case was carried out by stopping the formation of toxic metabolites, correction of metabolic acidosis, and supportive therapy according to symptoms.
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