To reverse benzodiazepine (Valium, Xanax etc) overdose.
Flumazenil (brand name Romazicon US, Anexate CA) is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist that can be administered in the event of benzodiazepine overdose to stop or reverse their sedative effects.
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From Wikipedia: Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist drug that can be used to treat an overdose of midazolam(dormicum) as well as to reverse sedation.[5] However, flumazenil can trigger seizures in mixed overdoses and in benzodiazepine dependent individuals so is not used in most cases.[7][8]
Romazicon/Roche (Flumazenil) is a specific benzodiazepine receptor antagonist indicated for the reversal of the CNS depressant effects of the benzodiazepines. It is contraindicated where multiple agents (ie: tricyclic antidepressants) have also been used concomitantly. Given that Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, it must be borne in mind that seizures may be invoked in individuals whom are physically dependent on benzodiazepines, and hence, it should not be used in this scenario unless absolutely warranted.
Flumazenil is the specific antidote for midazolam toxicity. It works by competitively blocking the effects of midazolam at the benzodiazepine receptor sites in the central nervous system. However, caution should be exercised when using flumazenil as it can precipitate seizures in patients who are dependent on benzodiazepines.
Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist given *as part of* a treatment for Ativan (and other benzodiazepines) overdose in *hospitalized* patients. Flumazenil itself has its own risks and these risks should be considered by the prescriber.
Flumazenil reverses the effects of benzodiazepine (BENZ-oh-dye-AYZ-e-peen) sedatives such as Valium, Versed, Xanax, Tranxene, and others. Benzodiazepines are sometimes used as sedatives before surgery or other medical procedures. Flumazenil is used to reverse benzodiazepine sedation to help you wake up after your medical procedure. Flumazenil is also used to treat benzodiazepine overdose in adults.