# Flumazenil (Flumazenil)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/flumazenil
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Flumazenil?

Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist. It is prescribed to treat drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, drug overdose. Across the United States, 68 doctors prescribe Flumazenil to approximately 6,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Flumazenil

## Indications

Flumazenil is prescribed for the treatment of drug-related side effects and adverse reactions and drug overdose.

## Conditions treated

- [Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/drug-related-side-effects-and-adverse-reactions)
- [Drug Overdose](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/drug-overdose)

## Mechanism of action

Flumazenil belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepine antagonist [epc]s.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Benzodiazepine Antagonist [EPC]
- Route of administration: INTRAVENOUS

## Common side effects

vomiting

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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