Description

Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine used for its sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. It is commonly administered intravenously or intramuscularly for procedural sedation, anesthesia induction, and seizure control .

Prescription

This medication is prescription-only (Rx) and should be administered under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

Therapeutic Category

• Pharmacological Class: Benzodiazepine

• Therapeutic Use: Sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, anesthetic adjunct
  

Active Ingredients/Composition

• Active Ingredient: Midazolam hydrochloride (equivalent to 5 mg midazolam per ml)

• Concentration: 5 mg/ml

• Formulation: 3 ml ampoule containing a total of 15 mg midazolam
  

 Vitamins

• None. This product does not contain any vitamins.
  

Minerals

• None. No minerals are included in this formulation.
  

Variant

• Brand Name: MIDAVER

• Available Strengths: 1 mg/ml in 5 ml ampoule; 5 mg/ml in 1 ml, 3 ml, and 10 ml ampoules
  

 Consume Type

• Human Use: Administered by healthcare professionals in clinical settings.
  

Directions/Usage

• Administration Routes: Intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection.

• Dosage: Varies based on the indication, patient’s age, weight, and clinical condition. Must be determined by a healthcare provider.

• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of respiratory and cardiac function is recommended during administration .
  

Common Side Effects

• Drowsiness

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Respiratory depression

• Hypotension

• Injection site reactions
  

Serious side effects may include respiratory arrest and profound sedation, especially when combined with other central nervous system depressants.

Package Type

• Packaging: Glass ampoules.

• Available Sizes: 3 ml ampoule containing 15 mg of midazolam .
  

Storage Advice

• Temperature: Store below 25°C (77°F).

• Conditions: Protect from light and do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.
  

 Safety Advice

• Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to midazolam or other benzodiazepines.

• Cautions: Use with caution in elderly patients, those with respiratory insufficiency, or hepatic impairment.

• Interactions: Potentiated effects when used with other CNS depressants, including alcohol and opioids.
  

Product Substitutes

• Dormicum® (by Roche)

• Versed® (by Pfizer)

• Midazolam Injection BP (by Hikma Pharmaceuticals)
  

 Manufacturer/Marketer

• Manufacturer: Verve Human Care Laboratories
  

 Country of Origin

• India