SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Versed

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Versed

Versed has 30 Side Effects total
18 are Life Threatening
4 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Versed

Versed is also known by the generic name Midazolam

USES:
This medication is used in children before a procedure or anesthesia to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness of the surgery or procedure. It should be used while the child is under the care of a health professional. It is not for home or long-term use.

Midazolam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Versed has 18 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Delirium is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Over Excitement - Excitement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Rapid Deep Breathing - Hyperventilation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Versed

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Versed has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Versed

Hiccups is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Versed

Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Versed

Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Versed

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Versed Drug-Drug Interactions

Versed has interactions of severe seriousness with 37 drug(s):

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Agenerase. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Amprenavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Aptivus. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Atazanavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Atripla. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Crixivan. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Darunavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Delavirdine. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Efavirenz. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Efavirenz-Emtricitabin-Tenofov. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Fortovase. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Fosamprenavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Indinavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Invirase. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Itraconazole. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Kaletra. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Ketoconazole. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Lexiva. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Lopinavir-Ritonavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Nelfinavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Nizoral. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Norvir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Norvir Soft Gelatin. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Prezista. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Rescriptor. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Reyataz. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Ritonavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Saquinavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Saquinavir Mesylate. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Sporanox. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox Pulsepak. Click here to see them

Versed has 2 severe interactions with Sustiva. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Tipranavir. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Tipranavir-Vitamin E Tpgs. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Viracept. Click here to see them

Versed has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Versed has interactions of serious seriousness with 74 drug(s).

Versed has interactions of moderate seriousness with 209 drug(s).

Versed has interactions of unknown seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Versed has 10 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Versed.

Versed Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Versed.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Versed.

Relative Contraindications

Coma is a contraindication of Versed.

Hemodynamic Instability - Instability of the Heart or Circulation is a contraindication of Versed.

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a contraindication of Versed.

Shock is a contraindication of Versed.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Versed.

Chronic Renal Failure - Long-Term Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Versed.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Versed.

Peripheral Vasoconstriction - Constriction of Blood Vessels of the Extremities is a contraindication of Versed.

Versed has 6 related brands and strengths:

Midazolam 1 Mg/Ml Injection Midazolam 1 Mg/Ml Syringe Midazolam 10 Mg/5 Ml (2 Mg/Ml) Syrup Midazolam 2 Mg/Ml Syrup Midazolam 5 Mg/Ml Injection Midazolam 5 Mg/Ml Syringe

Versed - Symptoms of overdose may include
drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.