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Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet

Manufactured byNeon Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsMidazolam
Description
Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet is used to induce drowsiness, relieve anxiety and prevent any memory of the event before minor surgery, dental work, or other medical procedures. It may also be used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). The medication works by slowing activity in the brain, causing relaxation and decreased consciousness. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet may cause some side effects like nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, etc. Inform your doctor if these side effects become severe or persist for a long time. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. If you are taking it for insomnia, take it at the same time every day to avoid missing a dose. Take this medicine in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor as it has a high potential for habit-forming. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet should be taken with caution if you have taken opioid medicines (medicines prescribed to treat severe pain) since it may slow or stop your breathing. Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking because some may interact with or be impacted by this medication. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet

  • Chest pain and discomfort
  • Confusion
  • Irregular heart beat
  • Irritability
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Nervousness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rash

Uses of Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Light Sedation
  • Light Anesthesia
  • Insomnia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet to show its action is 10 to 20 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol during treatment with Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of severe side effects like confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet may become habit-forming in some cases. Inform your doctor if you experience any changes in behaviour or mood during treatment with this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, as it may cause serious complications in the development of your foetus. Your doctor may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are a nursing woman as this medicine may pass into your breast milk and harm your baby. Your doctor may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

Avoid taking Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Allergic reactions are rare; however, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like rashes, itching/swelling (particularly of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and breathing difficulty, etc.

Narrow-angle glaucoma

Narrow-angle glaucoma is a sudden rise of intraocular pressure (pressure within your eye) due to blocked drainage canals in your eyes. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in such cases as it can worsen your condition.

Acute alcohol intoxication

Acute alcohol intoxication is also known as alcohol poisoning. It is a condition caused by consuming an excessive amount of alcohol in a short amount of time. Its symptoms are slurred speech, incoordination, mood and behaviour changes. It is not recommended to consume alcohol while you are on treatment with Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet because it can cause acute alcohol intoxication, severe respiratory depression, and life-threatening problems.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, as it may cause serious complications in the development of your foetus. Your doctor may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are a nursing woman as this medicine may pass into your breast milk and harm your baby. Your doctor may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Paradoxical reactions

Paradoxical reactions refer to the reactions to medication that worsen the symptoms for which the medicine was prescribed. Therefore, it is important to use Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet with caution due to the increased risk of paradoxical reactions, such as excitability, nervousness, hostility, nightmares, sleep disturbances, and other related symptoms. This risk is particularly high in people with mental disorders. If you notice any changes in your mood or behaviour during treatment with this medication, inform your doctor immediately.

Driving or operating machines

Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Hence, do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol during treatment with Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of severe side effects like confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting.
Interaction with Medicine

Amitriptyline

Clozapine

Fluconazole

Disease interactions

Respiratory Depression

Respiratory depression or hypoventilation is a breathing disorder that occurs when there is not enough gas exchange between the lungs and the atmosphere, thus causing slow and ineffective breathing. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet should be taken with caution if you have respiratory depression due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Congestive heart failure

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet may worsen your condition; hence take it with caution if you have a history of congestive heart failure.

Depression

Depression is an alteration in a person's mood. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet should be taken with caution if you have depression or any other disorders of the nervous system as it may worsen your condition.

Obesity

Obesity is the condition when you accumulate a harmful amount of fat in your body. Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet should be taken with caution in obese people due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor immediately. Your doctor may suggest an alternative or adjust the dose accordingly.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening reactions.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Mezolam 7.5 mg Tablet minimizes the activity in your brain and induces relaxation, drowsiness, and sleep.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Benzodiazepines

Schedule

Schedule H1

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