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Flumazenil Flashcards

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Actions

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Inhibits the actions of benzodiazepines on the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex

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Class

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Benzodiazepine Antagonist

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Indications

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Benzodiazepine reversal after anesthesia or conscious sedation

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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

Use cautiously in pts with head injuries and/or high risk for seizure activity

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Dosage

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Sedation Reversal-
Adult: 0.2 mg IV over 15 sec
Peds: 0.01mg/kg IV over 15 sec

Benzodiazepine overdose-
Adult: 0.2 mg IV over 30 sec
Peds: none

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Side Effects

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Arrhythmias
Vasodilation
Hyperventilation
Pain at injection sites

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Considerations

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None

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