flumazenil en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /fluˈmæz.əˌnɪl/ (General-American)
Etymology
Probably from flu(oro)- + m(ethyl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).
Meanings
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(uncountable) A benzodiazepine antagonist used to counter drowsiness caused by benzodiazepines.
The documents indicate that Dr. Murray tried to revive Mr. Jackson with flumazenil, which reverses the effects of benzodiazepines like lorazepam.
2009 August 25, Solomon Moore, “Court Papers Show Jackson Died of Propofol”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flumazepil | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
tr flumazenil (benzodiazepine antagonist) · fi flumatseniili (benzodiazepine antagonist) · ru флумазени́л (benzodiazepine antagonist)