Midazolam

Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it for?)

Pre-operative pre-medication, Pre-medication before diagnostic or surgical intervention under local anaesthesia Clinical selection for Midazolam should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

Pre-operative pre-medication: Adults: 10-15mg 1.M according to age and general conditions. Children 0.15-0.2mg/kg 20-30min before anaesthesia, alone or in combination with anticholinergics and possibly analgesic. Pre-medication before diagnostic or surgical intervention under local anaesthesia: 2.5 -5mg 1.v 5-10 min before operation, alone or in combination with I.V. anticholinergics.

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

Hypotension; cough; hiccup; nausea and vomiting; headache; confusion; bronchospasm; erythema; rash; pain at the injection point; arrhythmias,; cardiorespiratory arrest.

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Available Branded Equivalents in Kenya

Tasnovel (KES 0.00) Benzosed (KES 0.00) Dormicum (KES 0.00)

Provided as a clinical reference by MyDrugIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.