Prescription Required
Flumazenil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flumazenil is used -
Common
Is the use of Flumazenil safe for pregnant women?
Flumazenil can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flumazenil right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flumazenil safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Flumazenil for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flumazenil on the Kidneys?
Flumazenil is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Flumazenil on the Liver?
Flumazenil is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flumazenil on the Heart?
Flumazenil is completely safe for the heart.
Flumazenil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flumazenil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flumazenil habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flumazenil has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flumazenil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flumazenil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flumazenil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flumazenil
Taking Flumazenil with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flumazenil
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flumazenil with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 577-578
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 408
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Romazicon® (flumazenil)