Flumazenil

• Flumazenil Novaplus

• Flumazenil
• Romazicon

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to flumazenil, or to any benzodiazepines such as Halcion®, Versed®, or Xanax®. Do not use this medicine if you are using benzodiazepines to treat a long-term condition. You should not use this medicine if you have taken an excess dose of medicine for depression.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have had a head injury, panic disorder, or liver disease.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any benzodiazepine medicine to treat seizures, epilepsy, or any other medical condition.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using medicine for depression such as amitriptyline, nortriptyline, imipramine, Norpramin®, or Vivactil®.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have had a head injury, panic disorder, or liver disease.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

• Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Seizures
• Problems with speech, hearing or vision.
• Red skin rash, pain, itching, burning, swelling or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.
• Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
• Anxiety, nervousness, tremors, dry mouth, or sweating.
• Nausea, vomiting, or hiccups.