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Midazolam - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Midazolam Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Midazolam-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Midazolam brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Midazolam
Pronunciation : med-ZOOL-ham
ICD Code : Y47.1 Therapeutic Classification : Sedative-hypnotic Drugs

Brand Names or Trade Names of Midazolam

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Why is Midazolam Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for preoperative sedation, anxiolysis and amnesia. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow relaxation and sleep.

When should Midazolam not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with increased eye pressure, alcohol intoxication, who are taking protease inhibiter, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Midazolam?

Preoperative- Adult- IM - The recommended dose is 0.07 to 0.08 mg/kg administered up to 1 hour before surgery.
IV- Initial: 1 to 2.5 mg given 5-10 minutes before procedure. Repeat after at least 2 mins if needed.

How should Midazolam be taken?

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

What are the warnings and precautions for Midazolam?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of breathing problem (COPD); increased eye pressure, heart, liver, or kidney problems, porphyria, severe depression, drug dependence, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

What are the side effects of Midazolam?

Serious effects - Decreased tidal volume and respiration rate.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, increased appetite and vomiting.
Central nervous System - Reduced alertness, confusion, emotion, hallucinations, fatigue, dizziness, incorodination, post-operative sedation and memory loss.
Miscellaneous - Jaundice, irregular heartbeat, shock, headache and cough.

What are the other precautions for Midazolam?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Midazolam?

Store it at room temperature (25°C).

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