DESCRIPTION Midazolam Injection, USP is a water-soluble benzodiazepine available as a sterile, nonpyrogenic parenteral dosage form for intravenous or intramuscular injection. Each mL contains midazolam hydrochloride,USP equivalent to 1 mg midazolam compounded with 0.8% sodium chloride; the pH is adjusted to approximately 3 (2.5 to 3.5) and is adjusted with hydrochloric acid and, if necessary, sodium hydroxide. Midazolam is a white to light yellow crystalline compound, insoluble in water. The ... Midazolam is used for anesthesia and conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Midazolam injection is used to produce sleepiness or drowsiness and relieve anxiety before surgery or certain procedures. When midazolam is used before surgery, the patient will not remember some of the details about the procedure. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine medicine that can be injected or swallowed to treat seizures or relax you before a surgery or procedure. Learn about its side effects, warnings, interactions, and how to store it safely.
