Midazolam is used for anesthesia, sedation in intensive care unit (ICU) and conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

Midazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Sleepiness, Agitation, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Injection site pain, Memory impairment, Decreased blood pressure, Hiccup

• If you are taking Midazolam for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks.
• It may become less effective over the time.
• It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Midazolam, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
• The addiction / habit-forming potential of Midazolam is very high.

Ques. Q. Is Midazolam safe?
Midazolam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Ques. Q. Is Midazolam a controlled substance?
Yes, Midazolam is a controlled substance

Ques. Q. Is Midazolam a sedative?
Yes, Midazolam a sedative medication used before and during diagnostic or surgical procedures either in combination with or without local anesthesia

Ques. Q. Is Midazolam an opiate?
No, Midazolam is not an opiate medication

Ques. Q. Is Midazolam a benzodiazepine?
Yes, Midazolam belongs to benzodiazepine class of sedative medication

Ques. Q. Is Midazolam a schedule 8 drug?
No, Midazolam belongs to schedule 4. It has low potential for abuse

Ques. Q. Is Midazolam versed?
Versed is a brand (trade) name for Midazolam

Ques. Q. Does Midazolam have analgesic properties?
No, Midazolam does not have any analgesic properties. It is used as a central nervous system depressant that slows brain activity, causes relaxation and induces sleep (anesthetic)

Ques. Q. Does Midazolam come in pill form?
No, Midazolam is not available in pill form. The preferred route of administration for Midazolam is IV or IM injections

Ques. Q. Does Midazolam make you high/knock you out (make you sleep)?
No, Midazolam does not make you high; it makes you sleepy as it is a central nervous system depressant that slows brain activity, causes relaxation and induces sleep

Ques. Q. Does Midazolam cause retrograde amnesia?
Yes, Midazolam causes retrograde amnesia (short term loss of memory)

Ques. Q. Does Midazolam hasten death?
No, Midazolam does not hasten death. Although it may be used to induce sleep and relive anxiety in terminally-ill patients not responding to other relevant medications

Ques. Q. Does Midazolam cross the placenta?
Yes, Midazolam crosses the placenta.