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Reversal Associated Dosages Flashcards

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Narcan (alternate name):

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Naloxone

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Narcan structure:

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Derivative of Oxymorphone

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Narcan MOA:

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Competitive agonist of all opioid receptors
Greatest for Mu

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Narcan Onset:

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1-2 min

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Narcan Duration of action:

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30-60 min

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Narcan PB:

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50%

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Narcan Metabolism:

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Hepatic, Renal

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Narcan IV adult Dose:

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IV Adult: 0.4 - 2 mg
(repeat as needed)

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Narcan IV peds Dose:

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IV peds: 0.1 mg/kg (max 2mg)
(repeat as needed)

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Narcan Side effects:

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  1. Reversal of opioids
  2. increased resp drive
  3. increased BP
  4. N/V
  5. Arrythmias
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Narcan Contraindications / cautions:

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  1. Pulmonary edema
  2. Sudden death
  3. May need to re-dose
  4. Do not give fast
    5.
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Sugammadex (alternate name):

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Bridion

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Sugammadex Structure:

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Gamma cyclodextrin (selective relaxant-binding agent)

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Sugammadex MOA:

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  1. Hydrophobic cavity
  2. Encapsulates the steroid NMB (specifically roc)
  3. Forms a complex that cannot have an effect on receptors or acetylcholinesterase
  4. Highly water soluble
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Sugammadex Onset:

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1-2 min

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Sugammadex duration of action:

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2-16 h

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Sugammadex PB:

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0%

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Sugammadex Metabolism:

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Really excreted unchanged (80%)

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Sugammadex IV dose:

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IV: 2 mg/kg (TOF 2-4)
IV: 4 mg/kg (TOF 0-1)
IV: 16 mg/kg (1.2 mg/kg RSI reversal)

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Sugammadex side effects:

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  1. Bradycardia
  2. Nausea
  3. Headache
  4. Hepatic stable
  5. Potential asystole
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Sugammadex Contraindications / cautions

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  1. Birth control pills ineffective for 1 week
  2. Caution in renal disease
  3. Known hypersensitivity
  4. If need to reintubate, use a different NMB
  5. Ensure adequate reversal before extubation: head lift 5 secs, spontaneous ventilation, eye opening, hand grip, cough/gag reflex, leg raise
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Glycopyrrolate (alternate name):

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Robinul

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Glycopyrrolate structure:

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Anticholinergic
Quaternary ammonium

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Glycopyrrolate MOA:

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  1. Block muscarinic receptors
  2. Not nicotinic so that NMB can be antagonized while muscarinic effects are minimized
  3. blocks parasympathetic effects
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Glycopyrrolate Onset:

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1-2 min

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Glycopyrrolate duration of action:

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2-4 h

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Glycopyrrolate PB:

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30%

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Glycopyrrolate metabolism:

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Limited hepatic, 80% unchanged renally

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Glycopyrrolate IV dose:

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0.6-1 mg (equal volume to anticholinesterase)
0.1-0.2 mg (antisalagouge, effect 2-4 x atropine)

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Glycopyrrolate side effects (same as other anticholinergics):

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  1. Bronchodilation
  2. Decrease PONV
  3. Dry mouth
  4. Pupil dilation
  5. Increase HR
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Glycopyrrolate Contraindications / cautions:

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  1. Give prior to anticholinesterase
  2. Adjust dose if already tachycardic
  3. Mix with equal volume of anticholinesterase
  4. Tachycardia may be seen when administered with pyridostigmine b/c of its slow onset
  5. Does not cross BBB
  6. Overdose: mad as a hatter (confusion), blind as a bat (mydriasis), hot as a hare (no sweating), dry as a bone (dry mouth), red as a beet (flushing), full as a flask (urinary retention) (can’t see, pee, spit, or shit)
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Atropine (alternate name):

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Atropen

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Atropine structure:

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Anticholinergic
Tertiary amine

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Atropine MOA:

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  1. Competitively bind to the Ach receptor
  2. prevents cGMP or cAMP mediated effects
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Atropine Onset:

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1-2 min

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Atropine duration of action:

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1-2 h

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Atropine PB:

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Atropine Metabolism:

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Liver 50%, renal 50% unchanged

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Atropine IV dose:

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IV: 15 mcg/kg (with equal volume anticholineasterase) or
IV: 1-2 mg (with equal volume anti cholinesterase)
(HR effects 2-4 x glycopyrrolate)

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Atropine side effects (same as other anticholinergics):

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  1. Bronchodilation
  2. Decrease PONV
  3. Dry mouth
  4. Pupil dilation
  5. Increase HR
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Atropine Contraindications / cautions:

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  1. Crosses BBB
  2. Decreased baroreceptor sensitivity
  3. High variability in HR
  4. Does not increase HR in Heart transplant patients
  5. Overdose: mad as a hatter (confusion), blind as a bat (mydriasis), hot as a hare (no sweating), dry as a bone (dry mouth), red as a beet (flushing), full as a flask (urinary retention) (can’t see, pee, spit, or shit)
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Scopolamine (alternate name):

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Scopolamine structure:

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Anticholinergic
Tertiary amine
Aromatic ester

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Scopolamine MOA:

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Competitive antagonist of peripheral and central muscarinic receptors

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Scopolamine Onset:

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Scopolamine duration of action:

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Scopolamine PB:

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Scopolamine Metabolism:

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CYP3A4, then conjugated and excreted by the kidneys

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Scopolamine transdermal dose:

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1.5 mg patch
Releases 0.5 mg/day
Stays on for 3 days

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Scopolamine side effects (same as other anticholinergics):

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  1. Bronchodilation
  2. Decreases PONV
  3. Dry mouth
  4. Pupil dilation
  5. Increases HR
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Scopolamine Contraindications / cautions:

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  1. Delirium
  2. Sedation
  3. Constipation
  4. Blurred vision
  5. Dizziness
  6. Crosses BBB
  7. Avoid in narrow-angle glaucoma (increases eye pressure)
  8. Overdose: mad as a hatter (confusion), blind as a bat (mydriasis), hot as a hare (no sweating), dry as a bone (dry mouth), red as a beet (flushing), full as a flask (urinary retention) (can’t see, pee, spit, or shit)
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Neostigmine (alternate name):

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Neostigmine structure:

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Anticholinesterase
Quaternary Ammonia

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Neostigmine MOA:

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  1. Inhibits acetylcholinesterase at NMJ
  2. Increase Ach at the NMJ
  3. Ach competes with NMB
  4. reversal of nondepolarizing NMB
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Neostigmine Onset:

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Neostigmine duration of action:

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Neostigmine PB

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Neostigmine Metabolism:

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Hepatically & plasma esterase, Renally excreted

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Neostigmine IV dose:

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IV: 0.05-0.07 mg/kg
MAX DOSE: 5 mg
Ceiling effect at 0.07 mg/kg

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Neostigmine side effects:

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  1. Cholinergic Crisis (DUMBELLS)
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Urination
  4. Miosis
  5. Bradycardia
  6. Emesis
  7. Lacrimation (tears)
  8. Lethargy
  9. Salivation
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Neostigmine Cautions / contraindications

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  1. Always mix with anticholinergic
  2. Must have 1-2 twitches on TOF
  3. Previous allergic rxn
  4. Use caution in pt with asthma
  5. Does not cross the BBB
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Physostigmine (alternate name):

A

antilirium

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Physostigmine structure

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Anticholinesterase
Tertiary amine

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Physostigmine MOA:

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Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, thus allowing acetylcholine to increase at the NMJ

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Physostigmine Onset:

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Physostigmine duration of action:

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Physostigmine PB:

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Physostigmine Metabolism:

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Hepatically & plasma esterase, Renally excreted

69
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Physostigmine IV dose:

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IV: 15-60 mcg/kg

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Physostigmine side effects:

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  1. Cholinergic Crisis (DUMBELLS)
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Urination
  4. Miosis
  5. Bradycardia
  6. Emesis
  7. Lacrimation (tears)
  8. Lethargy
  9. Salivation
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Physostigmine Contraindications / cautions:

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  1. Used in central anticholinergic syndrome
  2. Used for reversal of confusion following atropine/ scopolamine
  3. Crosses BBB
  4. Allergic reaction
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Pyridostigmine (alternate name):

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Pyridostigmine structure:

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Anticholinesterase
Quaternary ammonia

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Pyridostigmine MOA:

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  1. Inhibit acetylcholinesterase at the NMJ
  2. Allows for increased Ach at the NMJ to compete with NMB
  3. results in the reversal of competitive nondepolarizing NMB
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Pyridostigmine Onset:

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Pyridostigmine duration of action:

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Pyridostigmine PB:

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Pyridostigmine Metabolism:

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Limited hepatic metabolism,
80% unchanged Renal

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Pyridostigmine IV dose:

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IV: 0.1 - 0.3 mg/kg

80
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Pyridostigmine side effects:

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  1. Cholinergic Crisis (DUMBELLS)
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Urination
  4. Miosis
  5. Bradycardia
  6. Emesis
  7. Lacrimation (tears)
  8. Lethargy
  9. Salivation
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Pyridostigmine Contraindications / cautions:

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  1. Always mix with anticholinergic
  2. Must have 1-2 twitches on TOF
  3. Previous allergic rxn
  4. Use caution in pt with asthma
  5. Does not cross the BBB
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Flumazenil alternate name:

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Flumazenil structure:

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1, 4 imidazobenzodiazepine derivative

84
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Flumazenil MOA:

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Competitive benzodiazepine antagonist with high receptor affinity

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Flumazenil Onset:

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Flumazenil Duration of action:

87
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Flumazenil PB:

88
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Flumazenil Metabolism:

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Hepatic to inactive metabolites

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Flumazenil IV dose:

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  1. IV Initial dose: 0.2 mg
  2. IV Repeat dose: 0.3-0.5 mg Q 60 seconds (max 3 mg)
  3. > 5 mg w/o response = alternate reason for sedation
90
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Flumazenil side effects:

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  1. Benzodiazepine reversal
  2. Seizure
  3. Nausea & Vomiting
  4. Tachycardia
  5. Hypertension
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Flumazenil Contraindications / Cautions

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  1. Allergic Reaction
  2. Arrhythmias
  3. Withdrawal Symptoms
  4. Dizziness/Lightheadedness
  5. CAUTION: avoid with seizure patients on antiepileptics

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