Flumacon Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
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.
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
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Flumacon Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flumacon Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flumacon Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flumacon Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flumacon Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Flumacon Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flumacon Injection may be needed. 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
Imidazobenzodiazepine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
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
Flumazenil may block the action of Midazolam.
Please consult with your doctor.
Flumazenil may block the action of Midazolam.
Please consult with your doctor.
Flumazenil may block the action of Midazolam.
Please consult with your doctor.
Patient concerns
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.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:
Marketer details
Name: Flagship Biotech International
Address: Flagship Biotech International, 1204 & 1302, Rupa Solitaire, Plot A1, Sector 1, Millennium Business park, Mahape, Navi Mumbai –400710, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
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