What is Remimazolam?
Remimazolam is a benzodiazepine that is used to assist you relax before undergoing minor surgery, dental work, or other medical procedure. Remimazolam is also employed for other purposes that are not covered in this medication guide.
Side effects of Remimazolam
Contact a medical professional immediately in the event that you exhibit symptoms that indicate an allergy, such as hives, breathing difficulties, and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
Remimazolam can sluggish or stop breathing, particularly if you've had an opioid prescription, alcohol, or any other substance that could cause breathing problems. Your health care providers will monitor you for signs such as a weak or shallow breath.
Inform your physician immediately if you suffer from:
- Breathing that is shallow or weak.
- Confusion.
- Low heartbeats.
- A sense of dizziness, as if you're ready to pass out.
The symptoms of drowsiness or dizziness could persist for longer in older people. Take care to avoid falling or sustaining an injury accidentally.
Common negative side effects of remimazolam can include:
- Feeling lightheaded.
- Breathing that is shallow.
- Changes in blood pressure.
This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects, and other side effects could occur. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical adverse effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to treat with remimazolam when you are sensitive to remimazolam or dextran 40. Remimazolam could harm a baby who is not yet born and generally should not be taken during pregnancy. Consult your physician if you are expecting.
If you are taking the drug remimazolam while pregnant, the baby may have a life-threatening condition of sedation or withdrawal symptoms. You might require medical attention for a period of time. Anesthesia can affect the development of brain cells in a child or a baby who is not yet born (when utilized in the mother) and can result in learning or behavioral issues later on in the course of Repeated or long-term surgeries have the greatest risk. Anesthesia is sometimes required for life-threatening conditions or medical emergencies. It could also be necessary for a procedure to fix a birth defect. Your physician will provide you with all the medications that are administered during a surgery or procedure. If you're nursing, inform your doctor if you observe an increase in sedation or poor feeding and a slow weight gain for the baby who is nursing. You should not feed your baby for the first 5 hours following the use of Remimazolam. If you use an infant pump during this period, remove the milk and don't give it to your baby. Inform your doctor if you are planning to or are currently breastfeeding. Feed your baby.
How to take remimazolam?
Midazolam can be instilled into a vein by a healthcare professional. Remimazolam is usually administered in a single dose prior to a surgical or medical procedure.
Remimazolam may cause you to become dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. These effects can last longer for people who are older. Take care to avoid falling or sustaining an injury from an accident after receiving Remimazolam. You might need assistance getting out of bed for a while. The doctor will monitor you to ensure that the medication works and doesn't cause any harmful adverse effects. Your blood pressure, breathing levels, oxygen levels, and other vital indicators will be closely monitored.
What happens if I miss a dose?
In a medical setting, you will not be prone to skipping an important dose.
What happens if I overdose?
In a medical facility, the overdose is immediately treated.
What should be avoided?
Do not consume alcohol immediately after receiving remimazolam. Remimazolam can trigger intense drowsiness, which may last for a few hours after you've received the drug. Adults who are older might feel tired for a longer period of time. Avoid driving or anything else that requires that you be alert as well as aware up to the point that the effects of remimazolam wear off completely.
Interaction with other drugs
After you have been treated with remimazolam or other medications that make you restless or cause breathing to slow down could result in dangerous negative side effects, or even the death of a patient. Ask your doctor prior to taking opioids, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, or a medication to treat anxiety or seizures. Other medications can affect Remimazolam, such as prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Discuss with your doctor all other medications you take.
