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Flumazenil Injection and Psychoses

Result of checking the interaction of drug Flumazenil Injection and disease Psychoses for safety when used together.

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Flumazenil Injection <> Psychoses

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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Consumer:

Panic attacks have been induced by flumazenil in patients with a history of panic attacks. Emotional lability, including crying, depersonalization, euphoria, depression, dysphoria and paranoia have also been reported. Therapy with flumazenil should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to psychosis, particularly panic attacks.

References:

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"Product Information. Romazicon (flumazenil)." Roche Laboratories, Nutley, NJ.
Griffiths RR, Evans SM, Guarino JJ, Roache JD, Furman WR, Liebson I, Schwam EM "Intravenous flumazenil following acute and repeated exposure to lorazepam in healthy volunteers: antagonism and precipitated withdrawal." J Pharmacol Exp Ther 265 (1993): 1163-74

Flumazenil Injection

Generic Name: flumazenil

Brand Name: Romazicon

Synonyms: Flumazenil

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