Fludot 0.5mg Injection is used to reverses the effect of sedatives that are used before surgery or other medical procedures. It helps to regain consciousness or wake up the patient after the surgical procedures.

It is given under the supervision of your doctor. But, you may report to doctor before taking this injection, if you have any known allergy to it.

Uses of Fludot Injection

Benzodiazepine overdose

Benefits of Fludot Injection

In Benzodiazepine overdose

Fludot 0.5mg Injection helps to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine toxicity such as reduced breathing, confusion, lessened alertness, bluish doscoloration of lips, etc. Fludot 0.5mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self administered. If you are a caregiver to a person who is on benzodiazepines, you need to be trained well by a healthcare professional to administer Fludot 0.5mg Injection in case there is an emergency situation and you do not have access to medical services immediately.

Side effects of Fludot Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fludot

Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness

How to use Fludot Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fludot 0.5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fludot 0.5mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fludot 0.5mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Fludot 0.5mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fludot 0.5mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fludot 0.5mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Fludot 0.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fludot 0.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Fludot 0.5mg Injection is given to reverse the actions of benzodiazepines (sedatives) on the central nervous system.
Your doctor should be informed if you have epilepsy and have been taking benzodiazepines for a long period.
Avoid taking any over-the-counter medications for at least 24 hours, especially if you still feel sedated.
For at least 24 hours after you leave the hospital or surgery center, do not drive or do anything else that requires you to be awake and alert.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazobenzodiazepine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Benzodiazepine antagonist

Patient concerns

mistaken overdose of 10ml (500mg) paracetamol to PATIENT I be worried?

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

what is weight of baby and how much time passed

My daughter have a take over dose of cyclpam drop

Dr. Prashant Singh

Paediatrics

no problem no issues if overdose

I am suffering from benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome i got some relief with imipramine tablets but not complete relief kindly do the needful

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Addiction problems require understanding of patterns of abuse, withdrawal symptoms , underlying psychopathology followed by detoxification and rehabilitation plan. For further understanding of the issue, you may go through the following link- https://www.parashospitals.com/blogs/coping-with-alcohol-and-drug-addiction/

What will happen if any child 1 year old intake overdose of iron syrup i.e. 5 ml in place of 5 drops? Also tell me the common side effect and treatment to face probkem What will happen if any child 1 year old intake overdose of iron syrup i.e. 5 ml in place of 5 drops? Also tell me the common side effect and treatment to face problem.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatric intensivist or Pediatrician expert in toxicology

What will happen if any child 1 year old intake overdose of iron syrup i.e. 5 ml in place of 5 drops? Also tell me the common side effect and treatment to face problem.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Please see that if any of following symptoms are there. Also Blood iron levels need to be checked.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are the hallmark of iron poisoning and usually develop within 30 min-6 hr after ingestion. Hematemesis and bloody diarrhea may develop in more serious poisonings. The gastrointestinal signs may subside over 6-12 hr; however, careful observation is warranted

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 556-57.
Flumazenil [FDA Label]. South Francisco, CA: Genentech USA, Inc.; 2010. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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Fludot 0.5mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Fludot Injection

Benefits of Fludot Injection

In Benzodiazepine overdose

Side effects of Fludot Injection

Common side effects of Fludot

How to use Fludot Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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Disclaimer:

References

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