Flumazenil

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Flumazenil
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
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Overview

Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist that is FDA approved for the treatment of reversal of conscious sedation induced with benzodiazepines. Common adverse reactions include diaphoresis, injection site pain, dizziness, headache, abnormal vision, blurred vision, agitation.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

  • Initial: 0.2 mg IV over 15 seconds
  • Second dose: 0.2 mg IV may be given and repeated at 60-second intervals as needed (up to a maximum of 4 additional times) to a maximum total dose of 1 mg, if desired level of consciousness is not obtained after waiting 45 seconds.
  • Flumazenil injection is indicated for the complete or partial reversal of the sedative effects of benzodiazepines in cases where general anesthesia has been induced and/or maintained with benzodiazepines, where sedation has been produced with benzodiazepines for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and for the management of benzodiazepine overdose.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Flumazenil in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Flumazenil in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

  • Flumazenil injection is indicated for the reversal of conscious sedation induced with benzodiazepines
  • Dosage
  • Patients below the age of 1 year have not been established
  • Children 1 year or older, 0.01 mg/kg IV over 15 seconds; if adequate sedation reversal does not occur after an additional 45 seconds, further injections of the same dosage may be repeated at 1-minute intervals, as needed up to 4 times

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Flumazenil in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Flumazenil in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

  • In patients with a known hypersensitivity to flumazenil or benzodiazepines.
  • In patients who have been given a benzodiazepine for control of a potentially life-threatening condition (e.g., control of intracranial pressure or status epilepticus).
  • In patients who are showing signs of serious cyclic antidepressant overdose

Warnings

Risk of Seizures

  • The reversal of benzodiazepine effects may be associated with the onset of seizures in certain high-risk populations. Possible risk factors for seizures include: concurrent major sedative-hypnotic drug withdrawal, recent therapy with repeated doses of parenteral benzodiazepines, myoclonic jerking or seizure activity prior to flumazenil administration in overdose cases, or concurrent cyclic antidepressant poisoning.
  • Flumazenil is not recommended in cases of serious cyclic antidepressant poisoning, as manifested by motor abnormalities (twitching, rigidity, focal seizure), dysrhythmia (wide QRS, ventricular dysrhythmia, heart block), anticholinergic signs (mydriasis, dry mucosa, hypoperistalsis), and cardiovascular collapse at presentation. In such cases flumazenil should be withheld and the patient should be allowed to remain sedated (with ventilatory and circulatory support as needed) until the signs of antidepressant toxicity have subsided. Treatment with flumazenil has no known benefit to the seriously ill mixed-overdose patient other than reversing sedation and should not be used in cases where seizures (from any cause) are likely.
  • Most convulsions associated with flumazenil administration require treatment and have been successfully managed with benzodiazepines, phenytoin or barbiturates. Because of the presence of flumazenil, higher than usual doses of benzodiazepines may be required.

Hypoventilation

  • Patients who have received flumazenil for the reversal of benzodiazepine effects (after conscious sedation or general anesthesia) should be monitored for resedation, respiratory depression, or other residual benzodiazepine effects for an appropriate period (up to 120 minutes) based on the dose and duration of effect of the benzodiazepine employed.
  • This is because flumazenil has not been established in patients as an effective treatment for hypoventilation due to benzodiazepine administration. In healthy male volunteers, flumazenil is capable of reversing benzodiazepine-induced depression of the ventilatory responses to hypercapnia and hypoxia after a benzodiazepine alone. However, such depression may recur because the ventilatory effects of typical doses of flumazenil (1 mg or less) may wear off before the effects of many benzodiazepines. The effects of flumazenil on ventilatory response following sedation with a benzodiazepine in combination with an opioid are inconsistent and have not been adequately studied. The availability of flumazenil does not diminish the need for prompt detection of hypoventilation and the ability to effectively intervene by establishing an airway and assisting ventilation.
  • Overdose cases should always be monitored for resedation until the patients are stable and resedation is unlikely.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Flumazenil in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Flumazenil in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Flumazenil during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil in women who are nursing.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil in geriatric settings.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Flumazenil in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Flumazenil in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Administration in the drug label.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Flumazenil and IV administrations.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Clinical Studies in the drug label.

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Storage in the drug label.

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Flumazenil interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Flumazenil Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

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References

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Flumazenil
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Pharmacokinetic data
MetabolismHepatic
Elimination half-life7-15 min (initial)
20-30 min (brain)
40-80 min (terminal)
ExcretionUrine 90-95%
Feces 5-10%
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC15H14FN3O3
Molar mass303.288 g/mol

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Flumazenil (also known as flumazepil, code name Ro 15-1788, trade names Anexate, Lanexat, Mazicon, Romazicon) is a benzodiazepine antagonist, used as an antidote in the treatment of benzodiazepine overdose. It reverses the effects of benzodiazepines by competitive inhibition at the benzodiazepine binding site on the GABAA receptor. It was introduced in 1987 by Hoffmann-La Roche under the trade name Anexate.

The onset of action is rapid and usually effects are seen within one to two minutes. The peak effect is seen at six to ten minutes. The recommended dose for adults is 200 μg every 1-2 minutes until the effect is seen, to a maximum of 3 mg per hour. It is available as a clear, colourless solution for intravenous injection, containing 500 μg in 5 mls.

All benzodiazepines (including midazolam) have longer half-lives than flumazenil. Therefore, repeat doses of flumazenil may be required to prevent recurrent symptoms of overdosage once the initial dose of flumazenil wears off. It is hepatically metabolised to inactive compounds which are excreted in the urine. Subjects who are physically dependent on benzodiazepines may suffer benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms, including seizure, upon administration of flumazenil.

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