Almizolam Injection 5ml
Description
Almizolam Injection is an anaesthetic medication used for maintaining unconsciousness or sleep during surgical procedures. It can be used to sedate patients in intensive care units (ICUs) and adminis
ter anaesthesia before surgery. It causes drowsiness, relieves anxiety, and prevents any memory of the surgical event. The active ingredient in Almizolam Injection is Midazolam. This ingredient causes loss of consciousness for a short period, which helps to carry out surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures without pain or discomfort. Midazolam belongs to the benzodiazepines class of medications. The mode of action of Almizolam Injection is by enhancing the inhibitory action of the GABA-A receptor, an inhibitory channel that decreases excess neuronal activity in the brain. This effect leads to central nervous system (CNS) depression and induces anaesthetic effects. Almizolam Injection should be administered in a clinical or hospital setting by doctors or trained healthcare professionals. The use of Almizolam Injection is reserved only for health care personnel trained in anesthesiology. Side effects of Almizolam Injection include sleepiness, dizziness, sneezing, hiccups, shallow breathing, and pain at the Injection site.
Product Summary
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Uses | Preoperative sedation, Induction of general anaesthesia |
Side effects | Sleepiness, Dizziness, Sneezing, Hiccups, Shallow breathing, Pain at the Injection site |
Therapy | GENERAL ANAESTHESIA |
Uses of Almizolam Injection 5ml
- As per CDSCO, Almizolam Injection is used for the treatment of:
- Preoperative sedation
- Induction of general anaesthesia
Contraindications of Almizolam Injection 5ml
- Do not take Almizolam Injection or use caution:
- If you are allergic to Midazolam
- If you have narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
- If you have low blood pressure or shock-like condition
- If you are an older adult over 60 years of age
- If you are pregnant
- If you are breastfeeding
- If you have severe kidney or liver disease
- If you have a history of drug abuse
Side effects of Almizolam Injection 5ml
- Side effects of Almizolam Injection include:
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Sneezing
- Hiccups
- Shallow breathing
- Pain at the Injection site
Precautions and Warnings of Almizolam Injection 5ml
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have an allergic reaction after taking a Almizolam Injection.
- You have hypoventilation or apnea.
- You have low blood pressure.
- You have a cough, breathing issues, or any other respiratory illness.
- You experience severe side effects persistently.
- You use other prescription medications or Ayurvedic/ herbal medicines, vitamins and other health supplements. These may interact with Almizolam Injection.
Mode of Action of Almizolam Injection 5ml
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Almizolam Injection 5ml
- Almizolam Injection should be administered strictly by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Almizolam Injection can be administered through intravenous and intramuscular routes.
- The medical practitioner administering the Injection should thoroughly wash their hands before giving the Injection.
- Shake the vial before using it.
- Before Injection, clean the Injection site with alcohol or disinfectant.
- Almizolam Injection should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor.
Interactions of Almizolam Injection 5ml
Interactions with other medicines
- Interaction of Almizolam Injection with pain killers, such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, tramadol, and codeine, may lead to extreme sedation and drowsiness.
- Almizolam Injection should not be used concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, selegiline, rasagiline, etc. as they can cause serious side effects like decreased breathing, low heart rate, etc....
- Interaction with ketoconazole, fluconazole, and itraconazole increase the plasma concentrations of Almizolam Injection.
- Interaction with other benzodiazepines potentiates the anaesthetic effects of Almizolam Injection.
Storage and disposal of Almizolam Injection 5ml
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Content Details

Dr. Zishan Ahmad
MBBS, MD

Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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References
- Lingamchetty T, Hosseini S, Saadabadi A. Midazolam [Internet]. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2025 [cited 8 April 2025]
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- Midazolam Injection BP 5 mg/ml solution for Injection or infusion: Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 8 April 2025] -
- Drugs H. Midazolam Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. medlineplus.gov. 2025 [cited 8 April 2025]
- New Drugs Approved by CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in 2025 [cited 8 April 2025] -
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