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Flumazenil
INFORMATION ABOUT FLUMAZENIL
Flumazenil Uses
Flumazenil is used as Benzodiazepine overdose.
How Flumazenil works
Flumazenil is an antitode, which is used to reverse the effect of medicine “benzodiazepine” given during surgery for sedation. It blocks the action of benzodiazepines by acting on GABA receptors, thereby reversing the sedation effect.
Common side effects of Flumazenil
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Dizziness, Injection site pain, Increased sweating, Headache, Blurred vision, Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Cutaneous vasodilatation, Agitation, Emotional lability
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
13 Oct 2022 | 11:52 AM (UTC)
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