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Midazolam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Midazolam safe for pregnant women?
Midazolam has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Midazolam without medical advice.
Is the use of Midazolam safe during breastfeeding?
Midazolam may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Midazolam on the Kidneys?
Midazolam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Midazolam on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Midazolam on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Midazolam on the Heart?
Midazolam is rarely harmful for the heart.
Midazolam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Midazolam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Midazolam habit forming or addictive?
Midazolam can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Midazolam as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but do not take too much of Midazolam. Consume it as per your doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Midazolam can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Midazolam
Midazolam may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Midazolam
Consumption of alcohol and Midazolam together may have severe effects on your health.
Midazolam contains midazolam that works by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) which suppresses the excessive activity of nerve cells in the brain and induces sedation.
Midazolam 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.
Yes, Midazolam may cause hiccups. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind hiccups is not known but it is presumed that it occurs because Midazolam stimulates the involuntary diaphragm contractions or by influencing the supraspinal hiccup center present in the brainstem. If you are experiencing excessive hiccups after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Midazolam 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.
Yes, you can take Midazolam and diazepam together only on your doctor's advice because taking this drug along with diazepam increases the risk of side effects such as confusion, drowsiness (sedation), difficulty in concentrating and dizziness.
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