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- Medex SKU:
- HEN-00143978410
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- 10/Package
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Description
Key Features:
Active Ingredient: Flumazenil.
Form: Sterile parenteral dosage form for intravenous (IV) administration.
Concentration and Packaging: The product is a 0.1 mg/mL solution, typically found in a 5 mL multiple-dose vial. This means each vial contains a total of 0.5 mg of flumazenil.
Mechanism of Action: Flumazenil competitively binds to the benzodiazepine recognition site on the GABA/benzodiazepine receptor complex. By doing so, it reverses the sedative effects of benzodiazepines on the central nervous system.
Rapid Onset: The drug's effects are typically seen within 1-2 minutes of administration.
Uses:
Flumazenil is used in a hospital or clinical setting under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Its primary uses are:
Reversal of Sedation: It is used to quickly reverse the sedative effects of benzodiazepines, such as those used for conscious sedation or general anesthesia during medical procedures.
Management of Benzodiazepine Overdose: It is an antidote for a suspected benzodiazepine overdose, helping to restore a patient's consciousness and breathing. However, it is an adjunct to, not a substitute for, proper supportive care like securing the airway and ventilation.