Insed
- Manufactured by: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Midazolam (0.5 mg)
Insed
Prescription Required
- In stock alternatives of Insed
(based on Midazolam (0.5 mg)) - Midacip Nasal Spray - ₹428.0
- Midacip 1.25 Nasal Spray - ₹506.88
- Midaspray 0.5 Nasal Spray - ₹249.2
- Medistat 1.25 Nasal Spray - ₹369.6
- Insed Nasal Spray - ₹296.4
Insed Information
Insed is a prescription drug, available for use as Spray. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anesthesia. Secondary and off-label uses of Insed have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Insed. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Insed also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Hiccup, Cough. While these are the most often observed Insed side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Insed are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Insed is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Insed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Insed related warnings section.
Insed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Insed in conditions like Dementia, Allergy. The section on Insed contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Insed with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Insed is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Insed Benefits & Uses
Insed is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Insed Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Insed Related Warnings
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Is the use of Insed safe for pregnant women?
Insed shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Insed safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Insed as it bears very minor side effects for them.
Mild -
What is the effect of Insed on the Kidneys?
Insed rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Insed on the Liver?
Insed may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Insed on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Insed on the heart have been reported.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Insed with Other Drugs
Insed should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Insed Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Insed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Dementia
- Allergy
- Heart Disease
- Apnea, Infantile
- Parkinson's Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Insed
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Is this Insed habit forming or addictive?
Insed can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Yes -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Insed can make you feel drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but Insed should be consumed in a limited amount.
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Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Insed has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Yes
Insed Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Insed
When consumed with certain foods, Insed may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Insed
Consuming Insed with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Severe
Frequently asked Questions about Insed
Question over 3 years ago
What is Insed?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine
Insed is a brand name of midazolam and it is available in the form of a tablet, injection, and nasal spray. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as the benzodiazepine (Sedatives and Hypnotics). It is used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. It is also used to relieve anxiety, and to sedate patients in ICU (intensive care unit) as well as to sedate patients before diagnostic and medical procedures such as endoscopy.
Question almost 3 years ago
Does Insed cause memory loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology
Yes, Insed may cause memory loss (anterograde amnesia) that's why it is given before the medical procedure to prevent any memory of the event. It only affects the recent memories after the event, leaving long-term memories intact.
Question over 2 years ago
Can I take seroquel and Insed together?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician
Yes, you can take seroquel (quetiapine) and Insed together only on your doctor's advice because taking this drug along with seroquel increases the risk of side effects such as drowsiness (sedation), dizziness, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating.
Question about 3 years ago
Can Insed cause hair loss?
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology
No, Insed does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.
Question almost 3 years ago
Does Insed cause constipation?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Insed might cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
See all substitutes for Insed
- Midacip Nasal Spray - ₹428.0
- Midacip 1.25 Nasal Spray - ₹506.88
- Midaspray 0.5 Nasal Spray - ₹249.2
- Medistat 1.25 Nasal Spray - ₹369.6
- Insed Nasal Spray - ₹296.4
- Medistat 0.5 Nasal Spray - ₹330.0
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