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Introduction

Expert Advice

Indications:
This medication is used for sedative before and during minor surgical procedures. Induction of anaesthesia. Also indicated in disturbances of sleep rhythm and all forms of insomina (inability to sleep).

Pregnancy:
Positive evidence of risk has been found. Consult your doctor for further advice before using this medicine. 

Lactation:
The effect of this medicine is undetermined in lactating females. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Contraindications:
This medication is contraindicated in Acute pulmonary insufficiency (pulmonary valve is imcompetent, Respiratory depression, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder), myasthenia Gravis (neuromuscular disease),Severe hepatic (Liver) impairment. History of alcohol and drug abuse.

Precautions: 
Chronic respiratory insufficiency, renal (kidney) hepatic (liver) or cardiac (heart) impairment. Paedriatics patients with heart impairment should use lower doses, monitor vital functions, History of alcoholor drug abuse, Myasthenia Gravis (neuromuscular disease), Eldery patients should be precautious.

Adverse effects:
Patients administered with the medication may increase confusion, hallucinations, headache, somnolence (sleepiness), dizziness, ataxia, anterograde amnesia, GI upset, hypotension (low blood pressure), rash, slight tachycardia (high blood rate), vasodilation (widening of blood vessels), dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), thrombophlebitis (blood clots form in the legs), pain at injection site. 

Primary Uses

Anesthesia and sedation

Indications

This medication is used for sedative before and during minor surgical procedures. Induction of anaesthesia. Also indicated in disturbances of sleep rhythm and all forms of insomina (inability to sleep).

Side Effects

Patients administered with the medication may increase confusion, hallucinations, headache, somnolence (sleepiness), dizziness, ataxia, anterograde amnesia, GI upset, hypotension (low blood pressure), rash, slight tachycardia (high blood rate), vasodilation (widening of blood vessels), dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), thrombophlebitis (blood clots form in the legs), pain at injection site. 

Warnings

Pregnancy

Positive evidence of risk has been found. Consult your doctor for further advice before using this medicine. 

Lactation

The effect of this medicine is undetermined in lactating females. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Driving

Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions

Chronic respiratory insufficiency, renal (kidney) hepatic (liver) or cardiac (heart) impairment. Paedriatics patients with heart impairment should use lower doses, monitor vital functions, History of alcoholor drug abuse, Myasthenia Gravis (neuromuscular disease), Eldery patients should be precautious.

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in Acute pulmonary insufficiency (pulmonary valve is imcompetent, Respiratory depression, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder), myasthenia Gravis (neuromuscular disease),Severe hepatic (Liver) impairment. History of alcohol and drug abuse.

FAQS

What are the uses of Midazolam?

This medication is used in children for anesthetic purposes or to cause drowsiness and forgetfulness before a surgery or medical procedure. It must only be used under the surveillance of a professional medical practitioner.

How to store Midazolam?

This medicine is only for use at hospitals under surveillance of medical professionals therefore it is not stored at home.

Can I take Midazolam by myself?

No, you cannot take it by yourself as it is mostly injected into a vessel by a medical professional.

What are the precautions for taking Midazolam?

Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • Do not use or discontinue this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine • May lead to addiction • You may be asked to avoid grapefruit while using this medicine • Causes dizziness therefore work requiring alertness (e.g. operating machinery) must be avoided till the effects subside

Does Midazolam have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should not be used during pregnancy. This medicine may have undesirable effects on nursing infant therefore avoid use during lactation.

What are the side effects of using Midazolam?

You may experience the following: • Weakness • Dizziness • Euphoria • Upset stomach • Dependency may develop therefore use with caution

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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