Midazolam
(Buccolam®, Epistatus® , Midazolam)
Available as tablets or capsules.
None
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes -oromucosal liquid and buccal liquid (Rosemont is a special)
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Oromucosal liquid
Available as something for placing on your gum?
-
Available as granules?
-
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
-
Available as an injection?
-
Available as nasal/oral spray?
-
Safe or appropriate to crush
N/A
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Midazolam
Usual formulation brand names
Buccolam®, Epistatus®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
N/A
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes - oromucosal liquid
Are specials or imports available?
Yes- buccal liquid
Liquid strengths
Rosemont buccal liquid: 2.5mg/mL, 10mg/mL, Oromucosal solution: 2.5mg/0.5mL, 5mg/1mL, 7.5mg/1.5mL, 10mg/2mL
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes (Rosemont is, check with other manufacturers). Safe for people with diabetes.
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Give by parenteral injection or infusion, or buccal route.
Notes
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