Flumazenil Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep By Weight
Important Safety Information
Flumazenil is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines. Use with caution in animals with a history of seizures.
Monitor patients closely for resedation as the duration of flumazenil may be shorter than that of the benzodiazepine being reversed.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 360-361
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs and Cats | IV | 0.02 mg/kg (20 mcg/kg) | As needed |
| IV | 0.2 mg (total dose) | To reverse benzodiazepines |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses, Cattle, Swine, and Sheep | IV | 0.02 mg/kg (20 mcg/kg) | To reverse benzodiazepines |