Midazolam : Before Using

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:

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
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:

Heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Obesity - overweight The effects of midazolam may last longer

Lung disease
Myasthenia gravis or other muscle and nerve disease Midazolam may make the condition worse