Generic name:remimazolam [ REM-i-MAZ-oh-lam ]
Drug class:Benzodiazepines
What is Byfavo?
Byfavo is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to help you relax before having a minor surgery, dental work, or other medical procedure.
Byfavo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Byfavo can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication, alcohol, or other drugs that can slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Byfavo if you are allergic to Byfavo or dextran 40.
Byfavo may harm an unborn baby, and generally should not be used during pregnancy.
Anesthesia may affect brain development in a young child or unborn baby (when used in the mother), which may lead to learning or behavior problems later in life. Long surgeries or repeated procedures pose the highest risks.
Anesthesia may still be necessary for a life-threatening condition, medical emergency, or surgery to correct a birth defect. Your doctor can inform you about all medicines given during a surgery or procedure.
Do not breastfeed within 5 hours after using Byfavo. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out the milk and do not feed it to your baby.
How is Byfavo given?
Midazolam is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.
Byfavo is usually given as a single dose just before a surgery or medical procedure.
Byfavo can make you very drowsy, dizzy, or light-headed. These effects ma...
