- Active ingredient: Midazolam.
- Formulation: Tablets containing either 7.5 mg or 15 mg of midazolam.
- Mechanism of action: As a benzodiazepine, midazolam enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that inhibits brain activity. This action results in its sedative, sleep-inducing, and anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effects.
- Pharmacology:
- Rapid onset: Dormicum acts quickly after administration.
- Short duration: Its effects last for a short time, typically 3–4 hours, allowing the patient to return to a state of alertness more quickly than with longer-acting medications.
- Anterograde amnesia: It can cause a temporary loss of memory for events occurring after the drug is taken, which can be beneficial for patients undergoing unpleasant medical procedures.
Primary uses
- Insomnia: Prescribed for the short-term treatment of severe sleeping problems.
- Premedication: Used to induce sedation, drowsiness, and anxiety relief before surgery, diagnostic tests, or other medical procedures.
Common side effects
Side effects are most common at the start of therapy and typically subside with continued use. They may include:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Confusion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Memory problems
Important safety information
- Prescription only: Dormicum is a prescription-only medication and should only be used under a doctor’s supervision.
- Risk of dependence: Like other benzodiazepines, Dormicum carries a risk of physical and psychological dependence, even at therapeutic doses.
- No alcohol: Drinking alcohol while taking Dormicum can significantly increase its sedative effects and should be avoided.
- Contraindications: People with certain conditions should not take Dormicum, including those with severe muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), severe liver disease, breathing difficulties, or hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines.
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