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flumazenil and Alcohol Withdrawal Associated Autonomic Hyperactivity

flumazenil has been researched along with Alcohol Withdrawal Associated Autonomic Hyperactivity in 2 studies

Flumazenil: A potent benzodiazepine receptor antagonist. Since it reverses the sedative and other actions of benzodiazepines, it has been suggested as an antidote to benzodiazepine overdoses.
flumazenil : An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine which is substituted at positions 3, 5, 6, and 8 by ethoxycarbonyl, methyl, oxo, and fluoro groups, respectively. It is used as an antidote to benzodiazepine overdose.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" For patients being treated for alcohol withdrawal, flumazenil can diagnose and treat benzodiazepine delirium without precipitating serious or life-threatening adverse events."5.40Safety and efficacy of flumazenil for reversal of iatrogenic benzodiazepine-associated delirium toxicity during treatment of alcohol withdrawal, a retrospective review at one center. ( Adkins, AR; Burkhart, KK; Donovan, JW; Haggerty, DA; Hieger, MA; Moore, PW; Rasimas, JJ; Waskin, JA; Wert, Y, 2014)
" For patients being treated for alcohol withdrawal, flumazenil can diagnose and treat benzodiazepine delirium without precipitating serious or life-threatening adverse events."1.40Safety and efficacy of flumazenil for reversal of iatrogenic benzodiazepine-associated delirium toxicity during treatment of alcohol withdrawal, a retrospective review at one center. ( Adkins, AR; Burkhart, KK; Donovan, JW; Haggerty, DA; Hieger, MA; Moore, PW; Rasimas, JJ; Waskin, JA; Wert, Y, 2014)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nelson, LS1
Moore, PW1
Donovan, JW1
Burkhart, KK1
Waskin, JA1
Hieger, MA1
Adkins, AR1
Wert, Y1
Haggerty, DA1
Rasimas, JJ1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Effect of Flumazenil on Hypoactive Delirium in the ICU: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study[NCT02899156]Phase 422 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-03-31Terminated (stopped due to A planned interim analysis led to the trial being stopped early based on the observed size effect and power analysis.)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Average Duration of Study Infusion

average duration of time patient was randomized to each infusion up to 72 hours (NCT02899156)
Timeframe: up to 72 hours after the start of the infusion

Interventionhours (Mean)
Flumazenil Group54.8
Placebo Group58.2

Average Maximum Rate of Study Infusion

average maximum rate (ml/hr) during the 72 hours after study infusion (NCT02899156)
Timeframe: up to 72 hours after the start of the infusion

Interventionmilliliters per hour (Mean)
Flumazenil Group5
Placebo Group5.2

Intensive Care Unit Length of Stay

length of time that the patient was admitted to an intensive care unit service during the hospital stay (NCT02899156)
Timeframe: duration of admission to the intensive care unit

Interventiondays (Mean)
Flumazenil Group7.8
Placebo Group7

Number of Delirium-free Days

Defined by the number of days in the 14-day period after randomization that the patient was alive and not delirious (i.e. CAM-ICU negative). Zero delirium-free days will be observed for patients that die within the 14-day period. (NCT02899156)
Timeframe: up to 14 days after randomization

Interventiondays (Median)
Flumazenil Group12.7
Placebo Group9.2

Number of Mechanical Ventilator Free Days

number of days within the first 28 days after enrollment that the patient was free from needing mechanical ventilation (NCT02899156)
Timeframe: up to 28 days after randomization

Interventiondays (Mean)
Flumazenil Group23.6
Placebo Group24.9

Number of Participants With Delirium Resolution

defined by the proportion of patients who were delirium free at 14 days after randomization (NCT02899156)
Timeframe: up to 14 days after randomization

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Flumazenil Group9
Placebo Group7

Occurrence of Agitation Requiring Use of Rescue Sedatives While on Study Infusion

number of times that a RASS score of + 2 to +4 occurred that did not resolve with decreasing study infusion (NCT02899156)
Timeframe: up to 72 hours after the start of the infusion

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Flumazenil Group0
Placebo Group0

Other Studies

2 other studies available for flumazenil and Alcohol Withdrawal Associated Autonomic Hyperactivity

ArticleYear
Alcohol withdrawal and flumazenil: not for the faint of heart.
    Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 2014, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Alcohol Deterrents; Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Antidotes; Delirium; D

2014
Safety and efficacy of flumazenil for reversal of iatrogenic benzodiazepine-associated delirium toxicity during treatment of alcohol withdrawal, a retrospective review at one center.
    Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 2014, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alcohol Deterrents; Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium; Alcohol Withdrawal

2014