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Mezolam Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Mezolam Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Mezolam Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Mezolam Injection are Headache, Hiccup, Cough. While these are the most often observed Mezolam Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Mezolam Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Mezolam Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Mezolam Injection related warnings talks about Mezolam Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dementia, Allergy must refrain from the use of Mezolam Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mezolam Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Mezolam Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mezolam Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mezolam Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Mezolam Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Mezolam. If you are pregnant, do not take Mezolam without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mezolam Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Mezolam as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Mezolam Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Mezolam on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Mezolam Injection on the Liver?
Mezolam may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mezolam Injection on the Heart?
Mezolam may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mezolam Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mezolam Injection habit forming or addictive?
Mezolam Injection can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mezolam Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Mezolam Injection is safe but it should be taken as per the doctor's prescription.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Mezolam Injection works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mezolam Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Mezolam Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mezolam Injection
Consuming Mezolam Injection with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Mezolam must be taken under the medical supervision only. Precautions must be taken in patients with respiratory disorders, and improper kidney or liver function.
Yes, you can take seroquel (quetiapine) and Mezolam together only on your doctor's advice because taking this drug along with seroquel increases the risk of side effects such as drowsiness (sedation), dizziness, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating.
Yes, Mezolam is a benzodiazepine. It belongs to the class of drugs known as the benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives) which is mainly used to induce sedation.
Yes, Mezolam may cause hiccups. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind hiccups is not known but it is presumed that it occurs because Mezolam stimulates the involuntary diaphragm contractions or by influencing the supraspinal hiccup center present in the brainstem. If you are experiencing excessive hiccups after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor.
Mezolam contains midazolam that works by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) which suppresses the excessive activity of nerve cells in the brain and induces sedation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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