flumazenil
Flumazenil is a GABA-A receptor antagonist medicine that doctors usually use as an intravenous (IV) treatment for oversedation with benzodiazepine medicines (such as Ambien or Valium). Compounding pharmacists can make flumazenil into a skin cream or lozenge to treat excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).
Brand names include Romazicon. To learn more, visit our FAQs about Flumazenil Access.
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