Fludot 0.5mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Fludot 0.5mg 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.

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General Information

Contains

Flumazenil (0.5mg)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

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 Fludot Injection

Benzodiazepine overdose

Benefits of Fludot Injection

Benzodiazepine overdose
Fludot 0.5mg Injection helps to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine toxicity such as reduced breathing, confusion, lessened alertness, bluish doscoloration of lips, etc. Fludot 0.5mg 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 Fludot 0.5mg Injection in case there is an emergency situation and you do not have access to medical services immediately.

Side effects of Fludot 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 Fludot

Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness

How to use Fludot Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Fludot Injection works

Fludot 0.5mg 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.

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fludot 0.5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fludot 0.5mg 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

Fludot 0.5mg 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 Fludot 0.5mg 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

Fludot 0.5mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fludot 0.5mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Fludot 0.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fludot 0.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazobenzodiazepine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Benzodiazepine antagonist

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:

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Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

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Country of origin: India

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