Management of hypnotic toxicity involves supportive care and, in some cases, the use of specific antidotes. For benzodiazepine overdose, flumazenil may be administered as an antidote due to its ability to competitively inhibit the binding of benzodiazepines at the GABA-A receptor. However, flumazenil use is controversial because it can precipitate seizures, especially in patients with mixed-drug overdoses or chronic benzodiazepine use. Supportive care includes maintaining airway patency, providing oxygen, and monitoring vital signs.
