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Indications & Uses
Insolam is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Oral dosage. For adults, the usual dose is 7.5 to 15 mg daily. For elderly and debilitated patients, the recommended dose is 7.5 mg. For premedication, 15 mg of midazolam should be given 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure. Intravenous administration. For endoscopic or cardiovascular procedures in healthy adults, the initial dose is approximately 2.5 mg. In cases of severe illness and in elderly patients, the initial dose must be reduced to 1 to 1.5 mg. For induction of anesthesia, the dose is 10 to 15 mg. Intramuscular administration. For adults, the dose is 0.07 to 0.1 mg per kg of body weight, and the usual dose is about 5 mg. For children, the dose is 0.15 to 0.20 mg per kg. For elderly and debilitated patients, the dose is 0.025 to 0.05 mg per kg. Rectal administration in children. For preoperative sedation, the ampoule solution is given rectally at 0.35 to 0.45 mg per kg, 20 to 30 minutes before induction of general anesthesia.
Side Effects
When treatment begins, daytime drowsiness, confusion, tiredness, headache and muscle weakness may occur; these usually settle as dosing continues. After parenteral (IV or IM) administration of Sedaquil, changes in vital signs have been reported, including respiratory depression, apnoea, and variations in blood pressure and pulse rate.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Sedaquil IV should be administered very slowly.
Contraindications
Midazolam must not be used in patients with severe respiratory insufficiency, severe hepatic insufficiency, myasthenia gravis, or sleep apnoea syndrome, or in those with known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or to any component of the product.