Midzo IM/IV15mg/3ml
Injection
Renata Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Midzo IM/IV is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Midzo IM/IV is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Midzo IM/IV is a prescription medicine used as a sedative or for conscious sedation before diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. It relieves anxiety and... View More
Uses of Midzo IM/IV
- Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Side effects of Midzo IM/IV
- Nasal discomfort
- Throat irritation
How to use Midzo IM/IV
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril ... View More
How Midzo IM/IV works
Midzo IM/IV is a benzodiazepine (BZD). It is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream through the inner lining of the nose. Once absorbed, it works by incr... View More
What if you forget to take Midzo IM/IV?
If you miss a dose of Midzo IM/IV, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremo... View More
Indication
Short-term treatment of insomnia. Sedation in premedication before surgical or diagnostic procedures.
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Midazolam IV should be administered very slowly.
Adult Dose
Adult Oral Short-term management of insomnia Adult: 7.5-15 mg at bedtime. Elderly: 7.5 mg at bedtime. Hepatic impairment: Mild to moderate: Dosag... View More
Child Dose
Oral Seizures Child: 3-6 mth Hospital setting: 2.5 mg; >6 mth to <1 yr 2.5 mg; 1-<5 yr 5 mg; 5-<10 yr 7.5 mg; 10-<18 yr 10 mg. Doses are giv... View More
Contraindication
Severe resp failure or acute resp depression, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, sleep apnoea syndrome; severe hepatic impairment (oral). C... View More
Mode of Action
Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine. It exerts sedative and hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anxiolytic and anticonvulsant actions. While the probable ... View More
Precaution
Patients w/ heart failure, impaired gag reflex, resp disease, history of alcohol or drug abuse. Patient at risk of falls. Hepatic and renal impairment. ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Decreased respiratory rate (23%),Apnea (15%) 1-10% Drowsiness (1-5%),Seizure-like activity (1%),Nausea/vomiting (3%),Cough (1%),Pain at inject... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Midazolam should be avoided during pregnancy unless there is no safer alternative. Since Midazolam passes into breast milk, it should not be administere... View More
Interaction
Increased CNS depression with alcohol, opioids, barbiturates, other sedatives and anaesthetics. Increased respiratory depression with opiates, phenobarb... View More
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