Mezolam Injection

Mezolam Injection is used as a sedative or for conscious sedation before diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. It relieves anxiety and muscle tensions, thus making the person comfortable before investigations or minor surgical or dental procedures. Mezolam 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). The most common side effects of this medicine include hiccup, nausea, vomiting, cough, sedation, headache, drowsiness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness). You should not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

• Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures

Mezolam 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• Hiccup
• Nausea
• Cough
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Sedation
• Vomiting
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

AlcoholUNSAFE

Mezolam Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mezolam 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.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mezolam Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Mezolam Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Mezolam Injection should be gradual.

DrivingUNSAFE

Mezolam Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Mezolam Injection may make the patient sleepy, forgetful or affect their concentration or coordination. This may affect their ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Mezolam Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mezolam Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mezolam Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Mezolam 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.\\n

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns

Action Class

Benzodiazepines