Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Midazolam
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N05CD08
Status
Essential Medicine
What is M-Lam?
Uses
Midazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to help you relax before having a minor surgery , dental work, or ot...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in General Anesthetics and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to Chloride Channel Potentiator (GABA operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in General Anesthetics and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Midazolam is 325.80. Its pKa is 6.2.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
2 mg — As recommended.
Initial dose over 30 sec. followed after 2 min. by increments of 0.5 -1 mg, usual range 2.5-7.5mg
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Midazolam is usually given as a single dose just before your surgery or procedure. Midazolam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol. M
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use midazolam if you are allergic to it, or if you have: narrow-angle glaucoma
untreated or uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma
or an allergy to cherries
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: glaucoma
breathing problems
Important Warnings
Midazolam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol
Midazolam is given in a hospital, dentist office, or other clinic setting where your vital signs can be watched closely
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Midazolam can slow or stop your breathingespecially if you have recently used an opioid medicationalcoholor other drugs that can slow your breathing. Your caregivers will watch you for symptoms such as weak or shallow breathing. Tell your medical caregivers right away if you have: coughwheezingtrouble breathingslow heart ratea light-headed feelinglike you might pass outtremors
Drug Interactions
Shortly after you are treated with midazolam
using other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures . Other drugs may affect midazolam
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 457.51
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 5 · approved 27 Jan, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
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