How Midazolam works

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.

Side Effects

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

Usage

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Midazolam safe?

Midazolam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Midazolam a controlled substance?

Yes, Midazolam is a controlled substance

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

Q. Is Midazolam an opiate?

No, Midazolam is not an opiate medication

Q. Is Midazolam a benzodiazepine?

Yes, Midazolam belongs to benzodiazepine class of sedative medication

Q. Is Midazolam a schedule 8 drug?

No, Midazolam belongs to schedule 4. It has low potential for abuse

Q. Is Midazolam versed?

Versed is a brand (trade) name for Midazolam

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)

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

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

Q. Does Midazolam cause retrograde amnesia?

Yes, Midazolam causes retrograde amnesia (short term loss of memory)

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

Q. Does Midazolam cross the placenta?

Yes, Midazolam crosses the placenta.