Generic: midazolam

Brand: Dormicum

Classification: ANXIOLYTICS, HYPNOTICS & SEDATIVES

Dose frequency: 15 mg/ 2 tablets HS

Action: May potentiate the effect of GABA, depress the CNS, and suppress the
spread of seizure activity.

Indication: Disturbances of sleep rhythm, insomnia esp. difficulty in falling asleep

either initially or after premature awakening

Adverse effects:

CNS: Oversedation, drowsiness, amnesia, headache, involuntary movements,

nystagmus, paradoxical behaviour or excitement.

Cardiovascular: Variations in blood pressure and pulse rate.

Respiratory: Apnea, decreased respiratory rate, hiccups.

Gastrointestinal: Nausea,vomiting.

Contraindication:

Known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or to any component of Dormicum.

Severe respiratory and hepatic insufficiency, sleep apnea syndrome, myasthenia

gravis.

Those with acute angle closure glaucoma, shock, coma, or acute alcohol
intoxication.

Children

Nursing responsibilites:

Tell patient to take drug with or without food. If patient is taking it as a sleeping pill,
take drug before going to bed.

Advise patient to avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice while taking the drug.

Tell patient if he misses a dose take it at his next scheduled dose.

Warn patient to avoid hazardous activities that require alertness or good

coordination until effects of drug are known.

Tell patient to store the drug in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.