flumazenil Flashcards
1
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FLUMAZENIL- Name
A
Anexate®
Lanexat®
Mazicon®
Romazicon
2
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FLUMAZENIL- Class
A
Benzodiazepine antagonist
3
Q
FLUMAZENIL- MoA
A
Competes with Benzodiazepines at the binding site
4
Q
FLUMAZENIL- Indication
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- Benzodiazepine overdose,
- Reversal of sedation in RSI
5
Q
FLUMAZENIL- Contra
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None
6
Q
FLUMAZENIL- S/E
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neurologic: seizures
7
Q
FLUMAZENIL- Routes
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IV, IO
8
Q
FLUMAZENIL- A. Dose
A
200 mcg every 1-2 minutes
titrated to relief of symptoms.
Maximum dosage 3 mg/hour
9
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FLUMAZENIL- P. Dose
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0.01mg/kg (max. 0.2mg).
May repeat in 45 seconds and then every minute.
(max cumulative dose 0.05mg/kg or 1 mg, whichever is lower)
10
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FLUMAZENIL- Extras
A
Precautions: Watch for seizures
Onset in 1-2 minutes and may last 1-2 hours