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Midazolam - injection

(mid-aze-oh-lam)

common brand names: Versed

Warning: Rapid intravenous (IV) use about midazolam may cause severe breathing problems which could cause brain damage or be death if left untreated. Therefore, when using this drug IV this must be used only under close medical supervision. child, infants, elderly or weak patients more sensitive to the effects about midazolam. Thus, lower doses should be used for these patients or when other sedating drugs are used with midazolam. Newborns must not be given midazolam by rapid IV injection.

Simular Drugs : Midazolam HCL, Midazolam HCL

Midazolam HCL Usage: Midazolam is used before operations or procedures to relax you, make you sleepy and to decrease you're memory of event.

Midazolam HCL can be used also for: it pill may also be used to treat seizures.

How to use Midazolam HCL: this drug is given slowly by vein (IV) or into a large muscle (IM). dosage is adjusted for your medical history, age and type about medical procedure or condition being treated. Drowsiness (sedative) effects usually are obvious within 15 minutes. length of clock before drug effects wear off varies considerably. Flumazenil is drug that may be used to reverse sedative effect of this drug.

Midazolam HCL side effects: Dizziness, headache and pain or redness at the injection site might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your healthcare professional. Report promptly: unusually slow or shallow breathing. Very unlikely but report promptly: unusually fast/slow/ irregular heartbeat, fainting, confusion, mental/mood changes, trouble breathing, muscle twitching, uncontrolled movements. Seek immediate healthcare attention if an allergic reaction occurs, however unlikely. Symptoms include: throat discomfort, difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre healthcare professional or healthcare professional.

Midazolam HCL Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems, lung diseases, narrow-angle glaucoma. Avoid alcohol while using this drug. Side effects may be aggravated. do not drive or use hazardous machinery until effects about the medication have disappeared (e.g., drowsiness). a preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found at this product or in liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious problems (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period). risk is greater with lower birth weight infants & is greater with increased amounts about benzyl alcohol. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or very slow heartbeat. Report these symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur. If possible, preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates. this drug isn't recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. this med is excreted into breast milk. Because about potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using it pill isn't recommended. Consult your pharmacist before breast- feeding. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly as elderly patients are usually more sensitive to It's effects.

Midazolam HCL drug interactions: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drug you use, especially about: H2 blockers (e.g., cimetidine), fluconazole, theophylline, aminophylline, erythromycin. Also report use of drugs that make you drowsy, such as: narcotic pain relievers (e.g., morphine, codeine), psychiatric medicines, other anti-anxiety drugs, anti-seizure meds, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, sedatives. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Midazolam HCL Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, slow reflexes, clumsiness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.

Midazolam HCL special notes: Tests such as breathing rate and blood pressure done periodically during treatment.

If you missed Midazolam HCL dose: If you miss dose, contact some your pharmacist to establish new dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the doses.

Midazolam HCL Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light & moisture.

Active Ingredients : Midazolam