flumazenil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A benzodiazepine antagonist used to counter drowsiness caused by benzodiazepines.

Pronunciation

/fluˈmæz.əˌnɪl/

Word forms

flumazenil flumazepil

Etymology

Probably from flu(oro)- + m(ethyl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).

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