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What is Dormicum?

Dormicum is a benzodiazepine sedative. It initially came into use in the year 1976. This medicine is enlisted in the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines because of its essentiality and effectiveness in the health system. It is available as a generic medicine which is not very costly.

What are the different forms or types of Dormicum?

The different forms or types in which Dormicum is available are the oral solution, oral syrup, oral tablet forms.

What are the other trade names of Dormicum?

The other trade names of Dormicum are Hypnovel, Versed,  Midazolam etc.

Where to buy Dormicum?

You can purchase Dormicum from our online store. We ship the product worldwide.

What are the uses of drug Dormicum?

The uses of Dormicium are:

1. For the treatment of seizures.
2. It is meant for anesthesia, trouble sleeping, and severe agitation.
3. It is an effective anxiolytic which is frequently used in a number of major and minor operations.

How does  Dormicum work?

Dormicum works by causing sleepiness in a person, reducing the anxiety and bringing about a loss of ability for creation of the new memories.

What is the dosage of Dormicum?

Dormicum is taken orally by mouth, intravenously, or injecting into a muscle, by spraying into the nose, or through the cheek. It starts working in 5minutes when injected intravenously and starts its work in 15 minutes when injected into a muscle. The impact lasts for about 1-6 hours.

It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and continue for the shortest possible duration. Since Dormicum has a rapid onset of actions, it should be swallowed whole with the fluid immediately before retiring. After this, a minimum of 6-hour sleep is needed.

1.The adult dose for Light Sedation:

Patients younger than 60 years:

0.07-0.08 mg/kg IM once, till one hour before surgery.

1-2.5 mg slow IV every 2 minutes for sedation.

2.For anesthesia or adults:

For the patients younger than 55 years and those who are pre-meditated, the usual dose is 0.25 mg/kg IV once, administered 20-30 seconds.2minutes should be allowed to see the effect.

For the unpremeditated patients, the initial dose of 0.3 to 0.35 mg/kg IV once is administered over 20 to 30 seconds

3.The geriatric dose for light sedation:

The usual dose is 0.02 to 0.05 mg/kg IM once up to 1 hour prior to surgery

1 mg slow IV every 2 minutes as per requirement for sedation.

4.The Geriatric Dose for Light Anesthesia

For patients, more than  55 years in the premedicated condition the usual dose is 0.2 mg/kg IV once, administered over 20 to 30 seconds

In unpremeditated patients, the usual dose is 0.2 to 0.3 mg/kg IV once, administered over 20 to 30 seconds.

Dormicum Overdose:

An overdose of Dormicium is not life-threatening but can lead to undesirable consequences such as:

• Ataxia
• Dysarthria
• Nystagmus
• Slurred speech
• Somnolence (difficulty staying awake)
• Mental confusion
• Hypotension
• Respiratory arrest
• Vasomotor collapse
• Impaired motor functions
• Impaired reflexes
• Impaired coordination
• Impaired balance
• Dizziness
• Coma
• Death

So, immediate medical attention is needed to prevent the condition from deteriorating further.

What are the short and long-term effects of Dormicum?

The short and long-term effects of Dormicum are enumerated below:

The less common effects:

1. Anxiety
2. Experiencing chest pain or discomfort
3. Choking
4. Occurrence of confusion
5. Facing difficulty or troubled breathing
6. Experiencing drowsiness
7. The occurrence of dryness of mouth
8. Faster heartbeat
9. Hyperventilation
10. irregular heartbeats
11. Irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
12. Experiencing irritability
13. The occurrence of lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
14. Experiencing nausea
15. Occurrence of nervousness
16. noisy breathing
17. Paleness or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
18. Experiencing restlessness
19. Shaking
20. Shortness of breath
21. Tightness in the chest
22. Experiencing trouble while sleeping
23. Being unable to speak
24. Experiencing unusual tiredness
25. Occurrence of weakness
26. wheezing