Doses - FLUMAZENIL

Dogs & Cats:

As an antagonist for benzodiazepines:
a) 2 - 5 mg/kg IV (Note: this reference states the dose in mg/kg, but this may in fact be a"typo" and the dose may actually be: 2 - 5 mg IV (total dose); use with caution)(Bednarski 1992)
b) 0.1 mg/kg IV (Ilkiw 1992)
Monitoring Parameters - 1) Efficacy; 2) Monitor for seizures in susceptible patients
Client Information - Flumazenil should only be used in a controlled environment by clinically-experienced professionals.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None

Human-Approved Products:

Flumazenil Injection (for IV use) 0.1 mg/ml in 5 and 10 ml vials; Romazicon® (Hoffman-LaRoche) (Rx)