Who makes buccal midazolam?
Manufacturer’s PIL, Buccolam® 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg and 10 mg oromucosal Solution; Shire Pharmaceuticals Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium.
What are the side effects of buccolam?
The most common side effects with Buccolam (seen in more than 1 patient in 10) are sedation, somnolence (sleepiness), depressed levels of consciousness, respiratory depression and nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting. For the full list of all side effects reported with Buccolam, see the package leaflet.
Is buccolam a midazolam?
Buccolam is a medicine that contains the active substance midazolam. It is available as ‘oromucosal solution’ (a solution given in the side of the mouth, into the space between the gum and the cheek) in prefilled syringes. Each syringe contains 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg or 10 mg of midazolam.
Who owns midazolam?
Midazolam is available in the United States as a syrup or as an injectable solution. Dormicum brand midazolam is marketed by Roche as white, oval, 7.5-mg tablets in boxes of two or three blister strips of 10 tablets, and as blue, oval, 15-mg tablets in boxes of two (Dormonid 3x) blister strips of 10 tablets.
How often can you give buccal midazolam?
How often can I use it? Do not use Buccal Midazolam more than twice in any 24 hour period. Allow at least 6 hours after recovery before giving a second dose. If the first dose does not work the ambulance or hospital may give a second dose after 10 minutes.
Why is midazolam given in the buccal space?
How is it given? The midazolam solution should be placed against the sides of the gums and cheek so that the medicine is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. This is known as the buccal or oromucosal route. If the medicine is swallowed accidentally, it might not work as quickly.
How do you store buccolam?
STORING BUCCOLAM Keep BUCCOLAM out of sight and reach of children. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the syringe in the protective tube and do not use if the medicine has passed the expiry date shown on the carton, tube and syringe, or if the tubes containing the syringes are damaged.
Who manufacturers midazolam?
What is the manufacturer’s PIL for Buccolam?
Manufacturer’s PIL, Buccolam® 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg and 10 mg oromucosal Solution; Shire Pharmaceuticals Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated January 2018. Manufacturer’s PIL, Epistatus® 10 mg/1ml oromucosal solution; Veriton Pharma Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated February 2019.
How do I order Buccolam 10mg?
Please click or copy the link into your internet browser, complete and return the form to- DD, F.A.O. Contact Centre, 6 Perry Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 3SX. Once received, we will then process your order for you. *** Buccolam 10mg (2ml) oromucosal solution pre-filled syringe.
What is Buccolam® oromucosal solution used for?
As per local formulary agreement, Buccolam® oromucosal solution may be prescribed for adult patients prone to generalised seizures (lasting longer than 5 minutes), clusters of seizures or status epilepticus. The hospital team can: Provide the patient with initial information regarding the treatment and possible adverse effects
How much midazolam is in a Buccolam syringe?
Buccolam 10mg (2ml) oromucosal solution pre-filled syringe. Each pre-filled oral syringe contains 10mg Midazolam (as hydrochloride) in 2ml solution Please note that there are several Buccal Midazolam products on the market, these may differ in the concentration of midazolam in the product and therefore the volume to be administered.