Midazolam
Also sold as: Dormicum
Prescription neededAnxiety and sleep (sedatives)
Comes as:Injection
Usual adult dose
Used only in a hospital or clinic, for sedation before procedures or to stop a long seizure. The dose is set by the doctor and given by a trained health worker.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- drowsiness
- not remembering the procedure
- hiccups
- nausea
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- slow or stopped breathing
- very low blood pressure
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Severe breathing problems or sleep apnoea without breathing support
- Myasthenia gravis
- Shock or very low blood pressure
- Pregnancy (ask your doctor)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Serious4 medicinesDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.
- Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin greatly raises midazolam levels and prolongs sedation.
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin greatly raises midazolam levels and prolongs sedation.
- Itraconazole
Itraconazole greatly raises midazolam levels and prolongs sedation.
- Morphine
Together they can cause deep sedation and stopped breathing.