FULSED 1MG/ML10ML INJ

What is Midazolam for:

This medication is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for preoperative sedation, anxiolysis and amnesia.

How does Midazolam work:

It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow relaxation and sleep.

How should Midazolam be used:

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle.

Common side effects of Midazolam :

Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Dry mouth. Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. See a dentist often. Feeling tired or weak. Change in balance.

What do I do if I miss a dose

Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.

What precautions should I take when taking Midazolam :

If you have an allergy to midazolam or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have glaucoma. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. If you are breast-feeding.

When do I need to seek medical help

If anything causes you worry, if any of the unwanted side effects happen, or if your signs do not get better after taking this drug. If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Trouble breathing. Change in thinking clearly and with logic. Big change in balance. Feeling very tired or weak. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

Can I take Midazolam with other medicines:

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Are there any food restrictions

Avoid Alcohol

How do I store Midazolam :

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

Pregnancy Category

Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Therapeutic Classification

Anxiolytics, Hypnotics & Sedatives