What are the Side Effects of Naloxone?
Naloxone may cause nervousness or agitation and gastrointestinal upset. A rapid pulse and an increased systolic blood pressure may also occur when naloxone is given in high doses. There have also been reports of ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation. Flumazenil (Romazicon) Flumazenil is administered to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines. Flumazenil inhibits activity at benzodiazepine receptor sites, blocking the action of benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines such as lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax) and diazepam (Valium) are prescribed for a sedative effect or to reduce symptoms associated with anxiety. Midazolam (Versed) is commonly used for procedures within health care facilities that require conscious sedation. How Much Should You Give? The average adult dose to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines used in conscious sedation procedures is 0.2 mg IV given over 15 seconds. If the effects of the medication are not sufficiently reversed, the physician will likely order 0.2 mg
