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Flumazenil
Latest prescription information about Flumazenil. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Flumazenil
Pronunciation : flew-MAY-zee-nill
Trade Name(s):
International- Anexate,Lanexat, Mazicon, Romazicon. This medication is a benzodiazepine antagonist, prescribed for reversing drowsiness, sedation and other effects caused by benzodiazepine. It is also used for hepatic encephalopathy (confusion, altered level of consciousness and coma as a result of liver failure). When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: IV- The recommended dose is 200 μg every 1�2 minutes until the effect is seen, to a maximum of 3 mg per hour. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of seizures, panic attacks, alcohol or drug dependency, breathing disorders, heart disease, liver disease, head injury, allergies, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Patient may develop with increased risk of epilepsy, respiratory depression, if it so consult with your doctor. * It may cause lightheadedness, dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most frequent- Dizziness, injection site pain, increased sweating, headache and abnormal or blurred vision. Body as a Whole- Fatigue, weakness, uneasiness and injection site pain. Heart- Dilation of blood vessels, flushing, palpitations and hot flushes. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and dry mouth. Central Nervous System- Agitation, anxiety, nervousness, tremor, sleeplessness, and emotional lability. Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing. * Avoid alcohol consumption. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (25°C). |
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