Flumazenil reversal of lorazepam-induced acute delirium

J Emerg Med. 2003 Feb;24(2):181-3. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(02)00722-9.

Abstract

We report the case of a 63-year-old man who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with a 1-week history of sore throat, hoarseness and dysphagia. During his ED workup, the patient experienced an acute delirium 25 min after being given 2 mg of Lorazepam. The patient's mentation returned to normal within 1-2 min of being given 1 mg of Flumazenil. We discuss the various behavioral side effects of benzodiazepines and the indications for the use of Flumazenil.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antidotes / therapeutic use*
  • Delirium / chemically induced*
  • Flumazenil / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Lorazepam / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents
  • Antidotes
  • Flumazenil
  • Lorazepam