MRCEM Notes

Flumazenil

Flumazenil Key Points:
  • Benzodiazepine antagonist
  • Half life shorter than midazolam and diazepam
  • It can be given intravenously but not intra-muscularly
  • May cause withdrawal symptoms in patients who are dependent on benzodiazepines and can precipitate convulsions therefore should be used with caution.
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