Epistatus
Epistatus is a medicine used to stop prolonged sudden epileptic seizures in children from 3 months to under 18 years old.
Form
liuos suuonteloon
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Midazolam maleate
Manufacturer
SERB S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on the child's age and is prescribed by a doctor, typically ranging from 2.5 mg to 10 mg.
Method
Administer the medicine inside the mouth, between the cheek and lower gum, using the syringe. Give it slowly to prevent choking.
Important
Do not give more than one dose without a doctor's instruction.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness or loss of consciousness
- •Muscle twitching and trembling
- •Reduced attention
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Agitation
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real)
- •Temporary memory loss
- •Rash
- •Hives (raised itchy rash)
- •Itching
RARE
- •Aggression
- •Difficulty controlling muscles
- •Violence
- •Seizures (convulsions)
- •Restlessness
- •Low blood pressure
- •Slow heart rate or flushed face and neck
- •Shortness of breath
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Hiccups
RARE
- •Rage
- •Confusion
- •Anger
- •Extreme happiness (euphoria)
- •Blood clot (thrombosis)
- •Throat spasm making breathing difficult (laryngospasm)
Important Warnings
- Do not give this medicine if you are allergic to midazolam or similar medicines.
- Do not give this medicine if you have severe muscle weakness, serious breathing problems, sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep), or severe liver disease.
- Seek immediate medical help if you notice severe breathing difficulties (slow or shallow breathing, blue lips), signs of cardiac arrest (loss of consciousness, no pulse), or a severe allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, difficulty swallowing or breathing).
- This medicine may cause you not to remember what happened after taking it. Monitor the patient carefully.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice with this medicine, as they can increase its sedative effects.
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- This medicine should not be given to children younger than 3 months. Children aged 3-6 months must be treated in a hospital.