Dormicum is used to produce sleepiness or drowsiness
and to relieve anxiety before surgery or certain procedures. It is also
used to produce loss of consciousness before and during surgery. Dormicum
is used sometimes in patients in intensive care units in
hospitals to cause unconsciousness. This may allow the patients to
withstand the stress of being in the intensive care unit and help the
patients cooperate when a machine must be used to assist them with
breathing.
Dormicum is given only by or under the immediate
supervision of a doctor trained to use this medicine. If you will be
receiving Dormicum during surgery, your doctor or anesthesiologist will
give you the medicine and closely follow your progress.
Special precautions
For Dormicum , the following should be considered:
Allergies� Tell your doctor if you have ever
had any unusual or allergic reaction to Dormicum or other
benzodiazepines (such as alprazolam [e.g., Xanax], bromazepam [e.g.,
Lectopam], chlordiazepoxide [e.g., Librium], clonazepam [e.g., Klonopin],
clorazepate [e.g., Tranxene], diazepam [e.g., Valium], estazolam [e.g.,
ProSom], flurazepam [e.g., Dalmane], halazepam [e.g., Paxipam], ketazolam
[e.g., Loftran], lorazepam [e.g., Ativan], nitrazepam [e.g., Mogadon],
oxazepam [e.g., Serax], prazepam [e.g., Centrax], quazepam [e.g., Doral],
temazepam [e.g., Restoril], triazolam [e.g., Halcion]). Also, tell your
health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such
as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy� Dormicum is not recommended for use
during pregnancy because it may cause birth defects. Other benzodiazepines,
such as chlordiazepoxide (e.g., Librium) and diazepam (e.g., Valium) that
are related chemically and in action to Dormicum , have
been reported to increase the chance of birth defects when used during the
first 3 months of pregnancy. Also, use of Dormicum during pregnancy,
especially during the last few days, may cause drowsiness, slow heartbeat,
shortness of breath, or troubled breathing in the newborn infant. In
addition, receiving Dormicum just before or during labor may cause
weakness in the newborn infant.
Breast-feeding� Dormicum passes into human
breast milk. Because newborn babies may be especially sensitive to the
effects of Dormicum , you should discuss breast-feeding
with your physician if you are going to receive Dormicum .
It may be advisable to stop breast-feeding for a short period of time
after receiving Dormicum .
Children� Newborn babies may be especially
sensitive to the effects of Dormicum . This may increase
the chance of side effects during the use of this medicine. Also, time to
complete recovery after Dormicum is given may be longer in very ill
newborn babies.
Older adults� Elderly people are especially
sensitive to the effects of Dormicum . This may increase
the chance of side effects during the use of this medicine. Also, time to
complete recovery after Dormicum is given may be slower in the elderly
than in younger adults.
Other medicines� although certain medicines
should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines
may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases,
your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be
necessary. When you are receiving Dormicum , it is
especially important that your health care professional know if you are
taking any of the following:
• Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that
cause drowsiness) or alcohol�The CNS depressant and other effects
of alcohol, other medicines, or Dormicum may be
increased; also, the effects of Dormicum may last longer
• Saquinavir (e.g., Fortovase, Invirase)�Saquinavir may
interfere with the removal of Dormicum from the body,
which could lead to serious side effects
Other medical problems� the presence of other
medical problems may affect the use of Dormicum . Make
sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems,
especially:
• Heart disease or
• Kidney disease or
• Liver disease or
• Obesity (overweight)�The effects of Dormicum may
last longer
• Lung disease or
• Myasthenia gravis or other muscle and nerve disease� Dormicum
may make the condition worse
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted
effects. While you are receiving Dormicum your doctor will monitor you
closely for the side effects of Dormicum , for example,
breathing problems and confusion.
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
Most side effects will go away as the effects of Dormicum wear off.
However, check with your doctor if any side effects continue or are
bothersome.
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Don't let anyone else take your medicines.
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