BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines (sedatives) used to induce sedation and relieve anxiety and muscle tension. It is used to induce sleepiness during therapeutic procedures (like endoscopy or colonoscopy) or complicated medical tests known as procedural sedation. Conscious sedation is a technique in which drugs help you relax (sedative), reduce anxiety and inhibit pain (anaesthetic) during a medical test or procedure. It is usually referred to as procedural sedation and analgesia.

BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML contains Midazolam which works by increasing GABA activity (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and causes drowsiness.

BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, it may cause side effects such as redness, pain or swelling at the injection site, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth, tiredness or muscle spasms. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Midazolam or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. It may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of breaking bones and falling. Special care should be taken while treating children with BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML as it may increase the sedative effect. BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML may cause drowsiness or affect concentration and coordination. It is an offence to drive if BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML.

BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML contains Midazolam used to induce conscious sedation (awake but very relaxed state of calm or drowsiness) during therapeutic procedures or medical tests. BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and causes drowsiness.

• Redness, pain or swelling at the injection site
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Dry mouth
• Tiredness
• Muscle spasms

If you are allergic to Midazolam or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of breaking bones and falling. Special care should be taken while giving BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML to children, and the dose should be adjusted appropriately. Avoid consumption of alcohol with BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML as it may increase the sedative effect of BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML may cause drowsiness or affect concentration and coordination. It is an offence to drive if BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. Do not take BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML with opioids as it may increase the risk of difficulties in breathing, drowsiness or coma. However, if the concomitant use is advised by a doctor, the dose and duration should be limited by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking high blood pressure-lowering medicines (diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil), antifungals (fluconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, roxithromycin, rifampicin), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (atorvastatin), medicines for HIV/AIDS (saquinavir), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine), opioid pain killers (fentanyl), anti-allergic medicines, antianxiety drug (diazepam), antidepressants, and other medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction: BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML may interact with grapefruit. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML as it may increase the adverse effects of BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML. Also, avoid alcohol consumption with BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML as it may increase the sedative effect. Inform your doctor if you are taking St. John's wort (a herbal medicine).

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a lung or breathing disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), history of drug abuse or personality disorder, or kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML.

• DILTIAZEM
• NIFEDIPINE
• VERAPAMIL
• FLUCONAZOLE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• VORICONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE
• POSACONAZOLE
• CLARITHROMYCIN
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• ROXITHROMYCIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• ATORVASTATIN
• SAQUINAVIR
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• FENTANYL
• DIAZEPAM

If you receive BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML for prolonged periods, it may cause dependence and withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, do not stop taking BENZOSED INJECTION 5ML suddenly. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Conscious sedation: It is a technique in which drugs help you relax (sedative), reduce anxiety and inhibit pain (anaesthetic) during a medical test or procedure. You will stay awake but may not be able to speak. It is usually referred to as procedural sedation and analgesia.