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Flumazenil – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: FLUMAZENIL

Strength: 0.1 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 40.99

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Flumazenil

Class: | Benzodiazepine antagonist Use: | Reversal of benzodiazepine sedation and overdose Adult dose: | Initial dose of 0.2 mg IV over 15 seconds; may repeat with 0.3 mg after 60 seconds if needed, up to a total of 3 mg Pediatric dose: | 0.01 to 0.05 mg/kg IV, not to exceed 0.2 mg per dose; may repeat every 60 seconds as needed Side effects: | Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, agitation, seizures, and arrhythmias Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to flumazenil or any componen

Drug Class

Benzodiazepine antagonist

Uses & Indications

Reversal of benzodiazepine sedation and overdose

Storage Requirements

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); protect from light; do not freeze

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Deerfield), U.S.A

Package Size

1 Vial x 5ml

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 40.99

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial dose of 0.2 mg IV over 15 seconds; may repeat with 0.3 mg after 60 seconds if needed, up to a total of 3 mg

Pediatric Dose

0.01 to 0.05 mg/kg IV, not to exceed 0.2 mg per dose; may repeat every 60 seconds as needed

Side Effects

Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, agitation, seizures, and arrhythmias

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to flumazenil or any component of the formulation; patients with a history of seizures; patients who are dependent on benzodiazepines

Important Warnings

Risk of seizures in patients with benzodiazepine dependence; may precipitate withdrawal symptoms; monitor patients closely after administration for resedation or complications

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Flumazenil available in UAE pharmacies:

ANEXATE 0.1 mg/ml Solution For Injection FLUMAZENIL 0.1 mg/ml Solution For Injection FLUMAZENIL 0.1 mg/ml Solution For Injection FLUMAZENIL 0.1 mg/ml Solution For Injection FLUMAZENIL 0.1 mg/ml Solution For Injection FLUMAZENIL 0.1 mg/ml Solution For Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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