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    Midazolam is a benzodiazepine prescribed at 15 mg twice daily for insomnia, especially difficulty falling asleep. It works by potentiating GABA and depressing the central nervous system. Side effects include oversedation, drowsiness, amnesia, headache, and involuntary movements. It is contraindicated for those with hypersensitivity, severe respiratory or liver disease, sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, acute angle glaucoma, shock, or alcohol intoxication. Nursing responsibilities include instructing patients to take it before bed without food or drink and avoid alcohol and hazardous activities until effects are known.

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    Midazolam is a benzodiazepine prescribed at 15 mg twice daily for insomnia, especially difficulty falling asleep. It works by potentiating GABA and depressing the central nervous system. Side effects include oversedation, drowsiness, amnesia, headache, and involuntary movements. It is contraindicated for those with hypersensitivity, severe respiratory or liver disease, sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, acute angle glaucoma, shock, or alcohol intoxication. Nursing responsibilities include instructing patients to take it before bed without food or drink and avoid alcohol and hazardous activities until effects are known.

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    DORMICUM

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    Anna Marie Ong Arseña
    Midazolam is a benzodiazepine prescribed at 15 mg twice daily for insomnia, especially difficulty falling asleep. It works by potentiating GABA and depressing the central nervous system. Side effects include oversedation, drowsiness, amnesia, headache, and involuntary movements. It is contraindicated for those with hypersensitivity, severe respiratory or liver disease, sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, acute angle glaucoma, shock, or alcohol intoxication. Nursing responsibilities include instructing patients to take it before bed without food or drink and avoid alcohol and hazardous activities until effects are known.

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    Classification: ANXIOLYTICS, HYPNOTICS & SEDATIVES

    Name Of Drug Dose Frequency And Route 15 mg 2 tablets HS Action And Indication Action May potentiate the effect of GABA, depress the CNS, and suppress the spread of seizure activity. Indication Disturbances of sleep rhythm, insomnia esp. difficulty in falling asleep either initially or after premature awakening. Adverse Effects Contraindication Nursing Responsibilities

    Generic: midazolam

    Brand: Dormicum

    CNS: Oversedation, drowsiness, amnesia, headache, involuntary movements, nystagmus, paradoxical behaviour or excitement. Cardiovascular: Variations in blood pressure and pulse rate. Respiratory: Apnea, decreased respiratory rate, hiccups. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting.

    Known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or to any component of Dormicum. Severe respiratory and hepatic insufficiency, sleep apnea syndrome, myasthenia gravis. Those with acute angle closure glaucoma, shock, coma, or acute alcohol intoxication. Children.

    Tell patient to take drug with or without food. If patient is taking it as a sleeping pill, take drug before going to bed. Advise patient to avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice while taking the drug. Tell patient if he misses a dose take it at his next scheduled dose. Warn patient to avoid hazardous activities that require alertness or good coordination until effects of drug are known. Tell patient to store the drug in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.

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