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

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13 Oct 2022 | 11:52 AM (UTC)

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