Uses
This medication is used in children before a procedure or anesthesia to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness of the surgery or procedure. It should be used while the child is under the care of a health professional. It is not for home or long-term use.Midazolam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.This drug may also be used short-term for sleep problems (e.g., trouble sleeping, "night terrors").
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
It is against the law.This medication has been prescribed for your current procedure only.
Do not use it later for another condition or procedure unless told to do so by the doctor.
A different medication may be necessary in that case.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., breathing, blood pressure, heartbeat) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
Consult the doctor for more details.
Storage
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose may include: drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination.
How To Use
Take this medication by mouth as directed by the doctor.
It is usually given as a single dose before a procedure or anesthesia.The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, weight, and other medications you may be taking.Use the press-in bottle adapter and the oral syringe provided with this medication to measure the correct dose as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.
If the medication is not used right away, make sure to cap the oral syringe until it is time to use the medication.
Take the medication by mouth directly from the syringe.
Do not mix with any other liquid.This medication is not for long-term use.
It may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended time or if it has been used in high doses.
In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., shaking, sweating, vomiting, abdominal/muscle cramps, seizures) may occur if you suddenly stop this drug.
To prevent withdrawal reactions when stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reduce the dosage as directed.
Consult the doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.Though very unlikely, abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction) is possible with this medication.
To lessen the risk of becoming addicted, do not increase the dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed.
Talk with the doctor if this medication stops working well.
Properly stop the medication when so directed.Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication unless the doctor instructs you otherwise.
Grapefruit can increase the amount of certain medications in the bloodstream.
Consult the doctor or pharmacist for more details
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