Manufacturer: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Midazolam(1mg)
Vial of 5ml Injection
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Benzosed 1mg 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).
Benzosed 1mg 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.
Six single-dose pharmacokinetic studies involving healthy adults yield pharmacokinetic parameters for midazolam in the following ranges: volume of distribution (Vd), 1 to 3.1 L/kg; elimination half-life, 1.8 to 6.4 hours (mean approximately 3 hours); total clearance (Cl), 0.25 to 0.54 L/hr/kg.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Benzosed
Hiccup
Nausea
Cough
Headache
Drowsiness
Sedation
Vomiting
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
When Should Benzosed (10ml) not be taken? (Contraindications) Contraindicated in patients with increased eye pressure, alcohol intoxication, who are taking protease inhibiter, and hypersensitivity.
Benzosed 1mg 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.
Benzosed 1mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Benzosed 1mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Benzosed 1mg Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Benzosed 1mg Injection should be gradual.
In Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Benzosed 1mg Injection is an anesthetic agent. It is used before medical procedures and surgery to cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety, and prevent any memory of the event.
Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML as it may increase the adverse effects of BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. Also, avoid alcohol consumption with BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML as it may increase the sedative effect.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Benzosed 1mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Benzosed 1mg Injection safe?
Benzosed 1mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Benzosed 1mg Injection a controlled substance?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection is a controlled substance
Q. Is Benzosed 1mg Injection a sedative?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection a sedative medication used before and during diagnostic or surgical procedures either in combination with or without local anesthesia
Q. Is Benzosed 1mg Injection a benzodiazepine?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection belongs to benzodiazepine class of sedative medication
Q. Does Benzosed 1mg Injection have analgesic properties?
No, Benzosed 1mg 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)
Q. Does Benzosed 1mg Injection cause retrograde amnesia?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection causes retrograde amnesia (short term loss of memory)
