Explain the Mechanism of Action of Flumazenil (Romazicon)

question 14

Multiple Choice

Explain the mechanism of action of flumazenil (Romazicon) .

• A) Flumazenil depresses the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine (ACH) receptors.
• B) Flumazenil inhibits the excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate, in the brain.
• C) Flumazenil competitively inhibits the activity at the benzodiazepine recognition site on the GABA receptor.
• D) None of these are correct

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