Flumacon Injection is used to reverses the effect of sedatives that are used before surgery or other medical procedures. It helps to regain consciousness or wake up the patient after the surgical procedures.

It is given under the supervision of your doctor. But, you may report to doctor before taking this injection, if you have any known allergy to it.

Uses of Flumacon Injection

Benzodiazepine overdose

Benefits of Flumacon Injection

In Benzodiazepine overdose

Flumacon Injection helps to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine toxicity such as reduced breathing, confusion, lessened alertness, bluish doscoloration of lips, etc. Flumacon Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self administered. If you are a caregiver to a person who is on benzodiazepines, you need to be trained well by a healthcare professional to administer Flumacon Injection in case there is an emergency situation and you do not have access to medical services immediately.

Side effects of Flumacon Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Flumacon

Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness

How to use Flumacon Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Flumacon Injection works

Flumacon Injection is an antitode, which is used to reverse the effect of medicine “benzodiazepine” given during surgery for sedation. It blocks the action of benzodiazepines by acting on GABA receptors, thereby reversing the sedation effect.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Flumacon Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Flumacon Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flumacon Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Flumacon Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flumacon Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Flumacon Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take Flumacon Injection?

If you miss a dose of Flumacon Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Flumacon Injection is given to reverse the actions of benzodiazepines (sedatives) on the central nervous system.
Your doctor should be informed if you have epilepsy and have been taking benzodiazepines for a long period.
Avoid taking any over-the-counter medications for at least 24 hours, especially if you still feel sedated.
For at least 24 hours after you leave the hospital or surgery center, do not drive or do anything else that requires you to be awake and alert.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazo [1,5- a] [1,4] benzodiazepines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Benzodiazepine antagonist

Interaction with drugs

Taking Flumacon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Midazolam (Oral Route) Moderate

Please consult with your doctor. Flumazenil may block the action of Midazolam.

Midazolam (Nasal Route) Moderate

Please consult with your doctor. Flumazenil may block the action of Midazolam.

Midazolam (Injection Route) Moderate

Please consult with your doctor. Flumazenil may block the action of Midazolam.

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Patient concerns

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Psychiatry

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Paediatrics

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Diabetology

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 556-57.
Flumazenil [FDA Label]. South Francisco, CA: Genentech USA, Inc.; 2010. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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