FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION belongs to the benzodiazepine antagonist class of drugs. It is used to treat benzodiazepine overdose (sedative poisoning) in adults. Besides this, it is used to help you wake up after a surgery or medical procedure, acting as a reversal of conscious sedation and general anesthesia.

FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION contains Flumazenil, a benzodiazepine antagonist. It inhibits the activity of benzodiazepine and non-benzodiazepine compounds that bind with benzodiazepine receptors on the GABA/benzodiazepine receptor complex.

A qualified healthcare professional will administer FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION. You may experience mild to moderate pain at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, increased sweating, flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling), and vision problems. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Before taking FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions (especially if you are suffering from seizures, drug abuse/dependence, psychosis, hepatic dysfunction), sensitivities (allergic to foods or medicines), and all medications you are using. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION may cause vision problems. It impacts your ability to drive or operate machinery.

FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION contains Flumazenil, a benzodiazepine antagonist. It is used to assist you in waking up after surgery or medical treatment, acting as a reversal of conscious sedation and general anesthesia. Aside from that, it can be used to treat benzodiazepine overdose in adults. It inhibits the activity of benzodiazepine and non-benzodiazepine compounds that bind with benzodiazepine receptors on the GABA/benzodiazepine receptor complex.

• Mild to moderate pain at the site of injection

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Dizziness

• increased sweating

• Flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)

• Vision problems

FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to flumazenil or benzodiazepines. Before taking FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION, inform your doctor of all your medical problems, sensitivities, and drugs. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. After you leave the hospital or surgery centre, avoid driving or doing any other activity that requires you to be awake and alert for at least 24 hours. Your ability to react might be compromised. Limit these activities further until they stop making you feel sedated (weak, drowsy, or dizzy). Additionally, wait at least 24 hours before taking any over-the-counter medications, especially if you are still feeling drowsy. If you are still feeling drowsy or for at least 24 hours after taking flumazenil, avoid drinking alcohol.

Drug-Drug Interactions: FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION may interact with antidepressant medications (e.g. amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, trimipramine), 

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Drug-Disease Interactions: FLUDOT 0.5MG/5ML INJECTION may interact with disease conditions, including seizures, drug abuse/dependence, psychosis and hepatic dysfunction

• AMITRIPTYLINE
• AMOXAPINE
• CLOMIPRAMINE
• TRIMIPRAMINE

Overdose and toxicity: Combining a benzodiazepine with another medication, such as another sedative, opioid, or alcohol, might result in overdose and death. Sedative overdose symptoms include Sedation to the extreme. Speech slurred.