Hypozam Injection 10x5ml

Hypozam Injection 10x5ml is an injection made by Brookes Pharmaceutical Labs (pak) Ltd that contains Midazolam, a short-acting benzodiazepine sedative. It is used for sedation for procedures, sedation in intensive care, seizures and status epilepticus. Pack size: product form:.

Uses of Hypozam Injection 10x5ml

Hypozam Injection 10x5ml is used to make people calm, relaxed and drowsy before and during medical procedures such as endoscopy, dental work or minor surgery, and as part of anaesthesia. It is also used in intensive care to keep patients comfortable on a ventilator. In addition, mouth or nasal forms can be given to stop prolonged seizures, often by trained carers following an agreed care plan.

How Hypozam Injection 10x5ml works

Midazolam boosts the action of GABA, the brain’s main calming chemical. This quickly reduces anxiety, causes drowsiness, relaxes muscles and stops seizure activity. It works fast and wears off relatively quickly, and people often have little memory of the procedure afterwards.

Possible side effects

Because Hypozam Injection 10x5ml is a sedative, some effects are expected. The more common ones include:

• Drowsiness
• Short-term memory loss around the procedure
• Dizziness or unsteadiness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Hiccups

Midazolam can slow or stop breathing, especially with opioids or in older or frail people, which is why it is given with monitoring. Seek emergency help if someone given it for a seizure has blue lips, very slow breathing or cannot be woken.

Precautions and warnings

• It is a controlled medicine that can cause dependence with repeated use; after prolonged use it is reduced gradually rather than stopped suddenly.
• Do not drive, operate machinery, drink alcohol or make important decisions for the rest of the day after receiving it for a procedure, and have an adult take you home.
• Tell the team if you have breathing problems, sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, or liver or kidney disease, or if you take opioid painkillers or other sedatives.
• Some medicines, including certain antifungals, HIV medicines and macrolide antibiotics, can make its effects much stronger.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Hypozam Injection 10x5ml online in Pakistan

Order Hypozam Injection 10x5ml from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Midazolam by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.