Fludot 0.5mg Injection
Salt Composition
Flumazenil (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Fludot 0.5mg Injection is used to reverse the effect of sedatives that are used before surgery or other medical procedures.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Fludot 0.5mg Injection is given under the supervision of your doctor. However, you may report to your doctor before taking this injection if you have any known allergy to it. It is used to reverse the effect of medicine 'benzodiazepine' given during surgery for sedation.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
How it works
Fludot 0.5mg Injection is an antidote 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.
Quick Tips
Fludot 0.5mg 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.
