Mezolam Injection

Composition

Midazolam 1 mg/mL (10 mL vial)

Uses of Mezolam Injection

Short-term sedation and anxiolysis before procedures, induction and maintenance of anesthesia, procedural sedation, ICU sedation, status epilepticus/acute seizures (as per physician)

• •Rapid-onset sedation
• •Anxiolysis before procedures
• •Adjunct for anesthesia induction/maintenance
• •Controls acute seizures/status epilepticus (as directed)
• •Facilitates ICU sedation with monitoring

How it works

Midazolam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA at the GABA-A receptor in the brain. This increases inhibitory neurotransmission, producing sedation, anxiolysis, muscle relaxation and anticonvulsant effects.

Directions for use

Injection to be administered only by trained healthcare professionals in a hospital/clinical setting. Dose and rate depend on indication, age, weight and clinical status; given IV/IM as directed. Continuous monitoring of breathing, oxygen saturation, BP and heart rate is required; avoid driving/operating machinery after receiving it.

Side effects

Common side effects of Mezolam Injection may include:

• •Drowsiness
• •sedation
• •dizziness
• •confusion