Generic name: midazolam (nasal) [ my-DAZ-oh-lam ]
Brand name: Nayzilam
Dosage form: nasal spray (5 mg/inh)
Drug class:Benzodiazepines
What is midazolam nasal?
Midazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used short term to treat seizure clusters (also called "acute repetitive seizures") in adults and children at least 12 years old.
Midazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Midazolam nasal can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol.
MISUSE OF midazolam CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep this medicine where others cannot get to it.
Do not stop using midazolam nasal without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use. Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer.
Get medical help right away if you stop using midazolam nasal and have symptoms such as: unusual muscle movements, being more active or talkative, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, or thoughts about suicide.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking midazolam nasal. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to midazolam, or if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
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