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(MID aye zoe lam)
Canadian Brand Names
Apo-Midazolam®; Midazolam Injection
Mexican Brand Names
Dormicum; Midozor; Relacum
Pharmacologic Category
Benzodiazepine
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• This medicine may cause difficulty breathing. Call healthcare provider right away if you have slow breathing, shallow breathing, or trouble breathing. Elderly people could have more side effects and should be started at a lower dose.
• This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to midazolam or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have glaucoma.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
• If you are breast-feeding.
How does it work?
• Midazolam calms the brain.
How is it best taken?
• This medicine will be given 30-45 minutes before the medical procedure.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Many times this medicine is given on an as needed basis.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.
How should I store this medicine?
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2007-01-24 14:54:45.0
Modified: 2010-05-25 11:52:38.0
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