over the head of probably most on here and yet again i`ll repeat that this drugs was bought on a huge scale pre covid.........anyways what does midazolam do to elderly ...ill post full article but will highlight a couple of bits that the lazy none readers wont see but will now be forced 2.....now this is how you murder thousands of elderly and fool the masses by calling it the first wave of covid>>>>>>>left 2 die alone in a fking care home DISCUSTING
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/midazolam-side-effects.html
Warning
Injection route (Solution)
Midazolam has been associated with respiratory
depression and respiratory arrest, especially when used for sedation in noncritical care settings. Use only in settings that can provide for continuous monitoring of respiratory and cardiac function. The initial dose and all subsequent doses should always be titrated slowly. Midazolam injection should not be administered by rapid injection in the neonatal population as severe
hypotension and
seizures have been reported.
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Midazolam Side Effects
Medically reviewed by
Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Jun 2, 2022.
Summary
Commonly reported side effects of midazolam include: apnea and bradypnea. Other side effects include: variable blood pressure. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the Consumer
Applies to midazolam: injection solution
Other dosage forms:
Warning
Injection route (Solution)
Midazolam has been associated with respiratory
depression and respiratory arrest, especially when used for sedation in noncritical care settings. Use only in settings that can provide for continuous monitoring of respiratory and cardiac function. The initial dose and all subsequent doses should always be titrated slowly. Midazolam injection should not be administered by rapid injection in the neonatal population as severe
hypotension and
seizures have been reported.
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, midazolam may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking midazolam:
Less common
- Aggressiveness
- agitation
- anxiety
- choking
- confusion
- decreased awareness or responsiveness
- decreased urine output
- difficulty walking, speaking, or writing
- discouragement
- dizziness
- feeling sad or empty
- fever
- headache
- irritability
- lack of appetite
- loss of bladder or bowel control
- loss of consciousness
- loss of interest or pleasure
- memory loss
- muscle twitching
- nausea
- nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
- rapid weight gain
- seizures
- severe sleepiness
- strong urge to urinate
- swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
- thirst
- trouble concentrating
- trouble sleeping
- trouble breathing
- unable to speak
- unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking midazolam:
Symptoms of overdose
- Lack of coordination
- relaxed and calm feeling
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of midazolam may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
- Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
Rare
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to midazolam: compounding powder, injectable solution, intramuscular solution, intravenous solution, nasal spray, oral syrup
General
The most commonly reported side effects with oral formulations include
emesis and nausea. Decreased tidal volume/respiratory rate and apnea were most commonly reported with parenteral formulations.[
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Respiratory
Oral:
Very common (10% or more): Respiratory adverse events (up to 11%)
Common (1% to 10%): Respiratory depression, hypoxia, laryngospasm, upper airway obstruction, rhonchi, congestion
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Sneezing/rhinorrhea
Frequency not reported: Apnea, hypercarbia, desaturation, stridor, hiccough
Parenteral:
Very common (10% or more): Decreased tidal volume/respiratory rate (up to 23.3%), apnea (up to 15.4%)
Common (1% to 10%): Hiccoughs, coughing, desaturation
Very rare (less than 0.01%):
Dyspnea, hiccup, laryngospasm, respiratory arrest
Frequency not reported: Respiratory depression
Postmarketing reports: Bronchospasm, hyperventilation, wheezing, shallow respirations, airway obstruction, tachypnea, dysphonia, yawning, continued phonation[
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Respiratory adverse events included hypoxia, laryngospasm, rhonchi, coughing, respiratory depression, airway obstruction, upper airway congestion, and shallow respirations; these side effects occurred more frequently at higher doses.
Decreased tidal volume/respiratory rate occurred in 23.3% of patients given IV formulations and in 10.8% of patients given IM formulations.
Apnea occurred in 15.4% of patients given IV formulations.[
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