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Midazolam
Generic Name: MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE
DESCRIPTION Midazolam Injection, USP is a water-soluble benzodiazepine available as a sterile, nonpyrogenic parenteral dosage form for intravenous or intramuscular injection.
Data last updated: 30 March 2026 · Source: openFDA.gov, DailyMed (NLM/NIH)
Common Brand Names in India:
How Does It Work?
Pharmacodyncamics: The effects of midazolam on the CNS are dependent on the dose administered, the route of administration, and the presence or absence of other medications.
Dosage & Administration
- Clinical experience has shown midazolam hydrochloride to be 3 to 4 times as potent per mg as diazepam.
- BECAUSE SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING CARDIORESPIRATORY ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED, PROVISION FOR MONITORING, DETECTION AND CORRECTION OF THESE REACTIONS MUST BE MADE FOR EVERY PATIENT T0 WHOM MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION IS ADMINISTERED, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR HEALTH STATUS.
- Excessive single doses or rapid intravenous administration may result in respiratory depression, airway obstruction and/or arrest.
Side Effects
Common Side Effects
Serious Side Effects (seek immediate medical attention)
Warnings & Precautions
- Risks from Concomitant Use With Opioids Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, including midazolam, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death.
- Risk of Respiratory Adverse Events Serious cardiorespiratory adverse events have occurred after administration of midazolam.
Who Should NOT Take This?
- CONTRAINDICATIONS Midazolam injection is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the drug.
- Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Benzodiazepines may be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma only if they are receiving appropriate therapy.
- Measurements of intraocular pressure in patients without eye disease show a moderate lowering following induction with midazolam hydrochloride; patients with glaucoma have not been studied.
Drug Interactions
Midazolam may interact with the following medicines. Always inform your doctor about all medications you are taking.
Storage Instructions
Storage Conditions Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]
Need a Prescription or Medical Advice?
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FAQS
Midazolam – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Midazolam, its uses, dosage and safety.
Midazolam is sold in India under brand names such as Versed, Midacum, Dormicum, Midazolam. You can also find it on online pharmacies like 1mg, Pharmeasy and Apollo Pharmacy.
Midazolam is a prescription-only (Schedule H) medicine in India. You will need a valid prescription from a registered MBBS / MD doctor to purchase it from a licensed pharmacy.
Common side effects of Midazolam can include: Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Insomnia, Rash, Weakness. Less common but serious side effects can include: Serious, Death, Seizure. Stop the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if any of these appear.
Pharmacodyncamics: The effects of midazolam on the CNS are dependent on the dose administered, the route of administration, and the presence or absence of other medications.
Midazolam can interact with: Caution, Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Midazolam, Cetacaine. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take — including ayurvedic and homeopathy preparations — before starting Midazolam.
Indian guidelines often recommend lower starting doses of Midazolam for patients above 60-65, since kidney and liver function decline with age. A doctor should review the dose, especially if the patient already takes BP, sugar or heart medicines.
Pregnancy safety of Midazolam depends on the trimester and individual case. Indian gynaecologists usually avoid Category C/D drugs unless benefit clearly outweighs risk. Speak to your obstetrician before taking Midazolam during pregnancy or while planning conception.
Prices in India typically range from ₹30 – ₹500 per strip / vial depending on brand. Generic versions tend to cost 30-60% less than branded ones, and Jan Aushadhi outlets often stock the lowest-priced equivalents. Check 1mg or Pharmeasy for live MRP.
If you remember within a few hours of the missed dose, take it. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one — never double up. Frequent missed doses reduce Midazolam's effectiveness, so consider setting a reminder or speaking to your doctor about a simpler schedule.
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