Flumazenil
Class:
Benzodiazepine antagonist.
Actions:
Reverses effects of benzodiazepines.
Indications:
To reverse CNS, respiratory depression associated with Benzodiazepines.
Contraindications:
Flumazenil should not be used as a diagnostic agent for Benzodiazepine overdose
in the same manner Naloxone is used for narcotic overdose. Known
hypersensitivity to the drug.
Precautions:
Administer with caution to patients dependent upon Benzodiazepines as it may
induce life-threatening Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
Side Effects:
Fatigue, headache, nervousness, dizziness.
Dosage:
0.2-0.3 mg IV over 30 seconds; repeated as needed to a maximum dose of 1.0 mg.
Routes:
IV.
Pediatric Dosage:
Pediatric data unavailable.
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