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Midinten is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anesthesia. Midinten also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Midinten depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Midinten are Headache, Hiccup, Cough. While these are the most often observed Midinten side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Midinten go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Midinten's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Midinten has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Midinten related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dementia, Allergy must refrain from the use of Midinten since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Midinten have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Midinten with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Midinten is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Midinten is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Midinten safe for pregnant women?
Midinten has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Midinten without medical advice.
Is the use of Midinten safe during breastfeeding?
Midinten may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Midinten on the Kidneys?
Midinten rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Midinten on the Liver?
Midinten has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Midinten on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Midinten on the heart have been reported.
Midinten should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Midinten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Midinten habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Midinten. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Midinten, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Midinten can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Midinten is safe but it should be taken as per the doctor's prescription.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Midinten has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Midinten
Some foods when eaten with Midinten can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Midinten
Consuming Midinten with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Midinten does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.
Yes, Midinten is a benzodiazepine. It belongs to the class of drugs known as the benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives) which is mainly used to induce sedation.
Yes, Midinten may cause nausea and vomiting. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind nausea and vomiting is not known.
Yes, Midinten may cause memory loss (anterograde amnesia) that's why it is given before the medical procedure to prevent any memory of the event. It only affects the recent memories after the event, leaving long-term memories intact.
Midinten must be taken under the medical supervision only. Precautions must be taken in patients with respiratory disorders, and improper kidney or liver function.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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