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Midfast 5 mg Injection

Manufactured bySamarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsMidazolam
Description
Midfast 5 mg Injection 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). It works by slowing activity in your brain thus, causing relaxation and decreased consciousness. Midfast 5 mg Injection 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. Midfast 5 mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Midfast 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, or any other health condition. Report all the medicines that you are taking to your doctor as they can interact with this medicine and reduce its effectiveness. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Midfast 5 mg Injection

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

Uses of Midfast 5 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Light Sedation
  • Light Anesthesia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Midfast 5 mg Injection can be observed within 15-20 minutes of intramuscular and 3-5 minutes of intravenous administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Midfast 5 mg Injection lasts for an average duration of two to six hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol during treatment with Midfast 5 mg Injection may increase the risk of severe side effects such as confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Midfast 5 mg Injection may become habit-forming in some cases. Inform your doctor if your experience any changes in behaviour or mood during treatment with this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Midfast 5 mg Injection 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?
    Midfast 5 mg Injection 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

Midfast 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, 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. Midfast 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use in such cases as it can worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Midfast 5 mg Injection 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

Midfast 5 mg Injection 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 Midfast 5 mg Injection 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.

Use in children

Midfast 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Impaired kidney and liver function

Midfast 5 mg Injection is broken down in your liver and excreted through urine. If you have problems with your liver and kidney function, this medicine can further worsen it. Hence avoid taking this medicine if you have such conditions.

Missed Dose

Since Midfast 5 mg Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Midfast 5 mg Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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 Midfast 5 mg Injection may increase the risk of severe side effects such as 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. Midfast 5 mg Injection should be taken with extreme 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. Midfast 5 mg Injection 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. Midfast 5 mg Injection 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. Midfast 5 mg Injection should be given 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 Midfast 5 mg Injection due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening reactions.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Midfast 5 mg Injection is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Midfast 5 mg Injection minimizes the activity in your brain and induces relaxation, drowsiness, and sleep.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Benzodiazepines

Schedule

Schedule H1

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=737361a0-8db1-4d3c-ba5e-44df3f49fa22

Drugs, H., 2021. Midazolam Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 16 November 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a609014.html

2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 16 November 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/169
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