food interaction for Medistat Tablet

alcohol interaction for Medistat Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Medistat Tablet

lactation interaction for Medistat Tablet

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Medistat 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Medistat 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Medistat 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Medistat 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Medistat 0.5mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Medistat 0.5mg Tablet should be gradual.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Medistat 0.5mg Tablet

Midazolam(0.5mg)

Medistat tablet uses

How medistat tablet works

Medistat 0.5mg Tablet 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.

Common side effects of medistat tablet

Memory impairment, Tiredness, Depression, Confusion, Dizziness, Sleepiness

SUBSTITUTES FOR Medistat Tablet

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Medistat Tablet

  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Medistat 0.5mg Tablet

Midazolam

Q. Is Medistat 0.5mg Tablet safe?
Medistat 0.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Medistat 0.5mg Tablet a controlled substance?
Yes, Medistat 0.5mg Tablet is a controlled substance
Q. Is Medistat 0.5mg Tablet a sedative?
Yes, Medistat 0.5mg Tablet a sedative medication used before and during diagnostic or surgical procedures either in combination with or without local anesthesia
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Q. Is Medistat 0.5mg Tablet a benzodiazepine?
Yes, Medistat 0.5mg Tablet belongs to benzodiazepine class of sedative medication
Q. Does Medistat 0.5mg Tablet have analgesic properties?
No, Medistat 0.5mg Tablet does not have any analgesic properties. It is used as a central nervous system depressant that slows brain activity, causes relaxation and induces sleep (anesthetic)
Q. Does Medistat 0.5mg Tablet cause retrograde amnesia?
Yes, Medistat 0.5mg Tablet causes retrograde amnesia (short term loss of memory)
Q. Does Medistat 0.5mg Tablet cross the placenta?
Yes, Medistat 0.5mg Tablet crosses the placenta.

Content on this page was last updated on 23 February, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)