Midazolam - Systemic
Brand Names
Versed
Midazolam *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information
Before Using
In deciding to using a medication,
the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you will make. For midazolam, the following
must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to midazolam or other benzodiazepines - such as alprazolam
" Xanax ", bromazepam " Lectopam ", chlordiazepoxide " Librium ",
clonazepam " Klonopin ", clorazepate " Tranxene ", diazepam "
Valium ", estazolam " ProSom ", flurazepam " Dalmane ", halazepam "
Paxipam ", ketazolam " Loftran ", lorazepam " Ativan ", nitrazepam
" Mogadon ", oxazepam " Serax ", prazepam " Centrax ", quazepam
" Doral ", temazepam " Restoril ", triazolam " Halcion ". Always
tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances,
such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy care
Midazolam is not recommended for use during pregnancy
because it may cause birth defects. Other benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide
- Librium and diazepam - Valium that are related chemically and
in action to midazolam, have been reported to increase the risk of birth
defects when using during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Always use of midazolam
during pregnancy, especially during the last few days, may cause drowsiness,
slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, or troubled breathing in the newborn
infant. In addition, receiving midazolam just before or during labor may cause
weakness in the newborn infant.
Breast-feeding problem
Midazolam passes into human breast milk. Because
newborn babies may be especially sensitive to the effects of midazolam, you
must discuss breast-feeding with your physician if you are going to receive
midazolam. It may be advisable to stop breast-feeding for a short period of
time after receiving midazolam.
Use for Children
Newborn babies may be especially sensitive to the
effects of midazolam. This may increase the risk of side effects during
the use of this drug. Always time to complete recovery after midazolam
is given may be longer in very ill newborn babies.
Elderly care
Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects
of midazolam. This may increase the risk of side effects during the use
of this drug. Always time to complete recovery after midazolam is given
may be slower in the elderly than in adults people.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving
midazolam, it is especially important that your health care professional know
if you are taking any of the following:
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Central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that cause drowsiness
or alcohol The CNS depressant and other effects of alcohol, other medication,
or midazolam may be increased; also, the effects of midazolam may last longer
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Saquinavir - Fortovase, Invirase Saquinavir may interfere
with the removal of midazolam from the body, which could lead to serious side
effects
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of midazolam. Make sure you tell your family doctor if
you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Heart disease
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Kidney disease
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Liver disease
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Obesity - overweight The effects of midazolam may last longer
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Lung disease
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Myasthenia gravis or other muscle and nerve disease Midazolam
may make the condition worse
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