Definition of Flumazenil
1. Noun. (pharmacology) A benzodiazepine antagonist used to counter drowsiness caused by benzodiazepines. ¹
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Medical Definition of Flumazenil
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8-fluoro-5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4h-imidazol(1,5-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester. A potent benzodiazepine receptor antagonist. Since it reverses the sedative and other actions of benzodiazepines, it has been suggested as an antidote to benzodiazepine overdoses.
Pharmacological action: antidotes, gaba modulators.
Chemical name: 4H-Imidazo(1,5-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid, 8-fluoro-5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-, ethyl ester
(12 Dec 1998)
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