Leaflet MIDAZOLAM DESITIN 5mg 5mg / 1ml buccopharyngeal solution


Indicated for: sedation

Route of administration: buccopharyngeal

Substance: midazolam (benzodiazepine)

ATC: N05CD08 (Nervous system | Hypnotics and sedatives | Benzodiazepine derivatives)

Precautions:
Driving impairment
Driving impairment

This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Dizziness / vertigo
Dizziness / vertigo

This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.

Dependence / abuse
Dependence / abuse

This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.

Respiratory depression
Respiratory depression

May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.

Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol

Avoid alcohol during treatment.

Avoid grapefruit
Avoid grapefruit

Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

Major drug interactions
Major drug interactions

This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.

Breastfeeding warning
Breastfeeding warning

Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.

Pregnancy warning
Pregnancy warning

Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.

Elderly warning
Elderly warning

Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.

Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly

Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.

Drowsiness / sedation
Drowsiness / sedation

This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.

Midazolam is a medication used for sedation, anxiety reduction, sleep induction, and seizure control. It belongs to the benzodiazepine class and works by enhancing the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that decreases brain activity, inducing relaxation and drowsiness.

Midazolam is commonly used in medical or surgical procedures to induce conscious sedation or general anesthesia. It is also used to treat acute seizures, including status epilepticus, and to calm agitated patients in intensive care units.

It can be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, orally, or intranasally, depending on the indication. Its effects are rapid, but its duration is relatively short, making it ideal for use in acute situations.

Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, low blood pressure, and respiratory depression. In high doses or when combined with other central nervous system depressants (such as alcohol or opioids), it can cause severe respiratory depression or even respiratory arrest.

Midazolam must be used under strict medical supervision, and the dosage should be adjusted based on the patient's age, weight, and overall condition. It is contraindicated in individuals with benzodiazepine allergies or severe respiratory insufficiency.

General data about MIDAZOLAM DESITIN 5mg 5mg / 1ml

  • Substance: midazolam
  • Date of last drug list: 01-04-2026
  • Commercial code: W67775001
  • Concentration: 5mg / 1ml
  • Pharmaceutical form: buccopharyngeal solution
  • Packing volume: 1 ml
  • Product type: generic
  • Prescription restrictions: TAB3 - Medicines that are issued with a special prescription (psychotropic) in green color.

Marketing authorisation

  • Manufacturer: LABORATORIOS LICONSA S.A. - SPANIA
  • Holder: DESITIN ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH - GERMANIA
  • Number: 13649/2021/01
  • Shelf life: 18 months

Concentrations available for midazolam

  • 10mg
  • 10mg/2ml
  • 1mg/ml
  • 2.5mg
  • 2.5mg/0.5ml
  • 2mg/ml
  • 5mg
  • 5mg/1ml
  • 5mg/ml
  • 7.5mg
  • 72.5mg/1.5ml