Midazolam
About Midazolam
Midazolam falls under a category of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is given to children before any medical procedure or anesthesia. It helps to reduce anxiety and induce feelings of sleep. This medication helps to calm the brain and the central nervous system.
On using Midazolam you may experience side effects such as skin rash, vomiting, double vision, drooling, mood swings, chest pain, restlessness, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, sleepiness, slurred speech and headache. Should your reactions persist or become severe over time contact your health care provider right away.
Before using this medication tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Midazolam, you have severe mental/ liver/ kidney problems, you have glaucoma, you are already taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have breathing problems, you have a history of drug abuse, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
The dosage for this medication should be ideally prescribed by your doctor based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults for sedation is 0.07-0.08 mg given by IV infusion an hour before surgery.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Midazolam
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Midazolam ?
Agitation
Headache
Injection Site Pain
Memory Impairment
Decreased Blood Pressure
Hiccup
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Midazolam
Is It safe with alcohol?
Kabizolam 1mg injection 5 ml may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Kabizolam 1mg injection 5 ml is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Midazolam
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Midazolam as ingredient
- Mezolam 5Mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Midzol 10Mg Injection
Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Benzosed 5Mg Injection
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Fulsed 1Mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Midzol 5Mg Injection
Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Midaspray Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Medistat 0.5Mg Nasal Spray
Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
- Megarest 5Mg Injection
Vhb Life Sciences Inc
- Kabizolam 1Mg Injection 5 Ml
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
- Insed 0.5Mg Nasal Spray
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Midazolam The action of this medicine is arbitrated through the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It enhances the function of GABA. Therefore, a calming effect is felt as skeletal muscles are relaxed and sleep is induced.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Midazolam ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Encorate Syrup
nullZathrin Redimix Suspension
nullPratham 200Mg/5Ml Rediuse Suspension
nullAzibig 200Mg Suspension
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References
Midazolam-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/midazolam
Midazolam-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00683
MIDAZOLAM injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=MIDAZOLAM
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