Full 2L QBank
Psychiatry General 8e88c436

True about flumazenil is ?

A
Can be used in barbiturate poisoning
B
Specific antidote for opiate overdose
C
Can be used in benzodiazepine overdose
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C. Can be used in benzodiazepine overdoseFumazenil is an imidazobenzodiazepine derivative and a potent benzodiazepine recePtor antagonist that competitively inhibits the activity at the benzodiazepine recognition site on the GABA benzodiazepine receptor complex thereby reversing the effects of benzodiazepine on the central nervous system.Flumazenil does not antagonize the central nervous system effects of drugs affecting GABA-ergic neurons by means other than the benzodiazepine receptor (including ethanol, barbiturates, or general anesthetics) and does not reverse the effects of opioids.

Related Psychiatry MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now