
Mezolam 5mg Injection
Manufacturer
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Midazolam (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mezolam 5mg Injection is used as a sedative or for conscious sedation before diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. It relieves anxiety and muscle tensions, thus making the person comfortable before investigations or minor surgical or dental procedures.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Mezolam 5mg Injection can be used for sedation in intensive care units and to obtain anesthesia in elderly people before undergoing any surgical procedure. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It may be administered by intravenous injection (injection into a vein) or by intravenous infusion (given by a drip into a vein). The most common side effects of this medicine include hiccup, nausea, vomiting, cough, sedation, headache, drowsiness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness). You should not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
hiccup nausea vomiting cough sedation headache drowsiness and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness)
Alcohol Warning
Mezolam 5mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Mezolam 5mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Mezolam 5mg Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Mezolam 5mg Injection should be gradual.
Pregnancy Warning
Mezolam 5mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Abacavir Adefovir Amisulpride Amitriptyline
How it works
Mezolam 5mg Injection is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Quick Tips
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mezolam 5mg Injection safe?
Mezolam 5mg Injection is safe when used at the prescribed dose for the prescribed duration, as directed by your doctor.
Is Mezolam 5mg Injection a controlled substance?
Yes, Mezolam 5mg Injection is a controlled substance.
Is Mezolam 5mg Injection a sedative?
Yes, Mezolam 5mg Injection is a sedative medication used before and during diagnostic or surgical procedures either in combination with or without local anesthesia.
Is Mezolam 5mg Injection a benzodiazepine?
Yes, Mezolam 5mg Injection belongs to the benzodiazepine class of sedative medications.
Does Mezolam 5mg Injection have analgesic properties?
No, Mezolam 5mg Injection 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).
Does Mezolam 5mg Injection cause retrograde amnesia?
Yes, Mezolam 5mg Injection can cause retrograde amnesia (short-term memory loss).