Flumazenil--treatment or toxin

J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 2004;42(2):209-16. doi: 10.1081/clt-120030946.

Abstract

Flumazenil is frequently administered to the poisoned patient. Seizures may be precipitated and resedation may occur in patients who awakened following flumazenil administration. Seizures may increase morbidity and mortality of the overdose. Benefit:Risk ratio of administering flumazenil should be determined in each overdose patient. Indications for flumazenil are limited.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antidotes / therapeutic use*
  • Antidotes / toxicity*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Flumazenil / therapeutic use*
  • Flumazenil / toxicity*
  • Humans
  • Poisoning / drug therapy*
  • Poisoning / etiology*
  • Poisoning / mortality
  • Risk Assessment
  • Seizures / chemically induced
  • Survival Rate

Substances

  • Antidotes
  • Flumazenil