What class of drug is buccal midazolam?

Midazolam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines, which are used to treat a number of different conditions, including seizures. If a seizure lasts for more than five minutes, it may be difficult to stop unless treatment is given.

When is buccal midazolam prescribed?

Buccal midazolam should be prescribed when the risk of status epilepticus is considered to be greater than the risk of administering buccal midazolam. This risk can be generally determined in terms of the frequency of epileptic seizures, their type and severity, including duration.

Is midazolam licensed in UK?

Epistatus (midazolam), previously classified as an unlicensed special, has been granted a UK marketing authorisation and is now available to prescribe as a licensed medicine for children with epilepsy.

Can midazolam be used for seizures?

Midazolam (meh-daz-owe-lam) is a medication that is commonly used as emergency treatment for seizures. It is a benzodiazepine (ben-zo-die-az-eh-peen) medication like diazepam (valium) or clonazepam (clonn-az-eh-pam). Midazolam works more quickly than diazepam but does not last as long.

Is buccal midazolam a controlled drug?

Buccolam® (midazolam) oromucosal solution is a schedule 3 controlled drug. It is currently licensed for seizures in children and adolescents (3 months to < 18 years) – its use in adults is therefore referred to as an “off-label” use of a licensed medication.

Is midazolam prescribed?

Why is this medication prescribed? Midazolam injection is used before medical procedures and surgery to cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety, and prevent any memory of the event. It is also sometimes given as part of the anesthesia during surgery to produce a loss of consciousness.

Who can prescribe midazolam?

General practitioners can obtain midazolam through the Prescriber Bag Drug Supplies section of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. For pre-hospital use, 5 mg in 1 mL plastic ampoules is recommended.

Is buccal midazolam licensed for adults?

Buccolam is not licensed for adults. Most service users in Learning Disability services are adults. Epistatus is unlicensed for both. The Buccolam dose is twice the volume per mg dose to be placed in the mouth.

Do you need training to administer midazolam?

This 2-hour short course provides the necessary required training for support workers to administer Midazolam to their clients/participants.

Is midazolam a controlled drug?

Is midazolam a Schedule 2 controlled drug?

Schedule 3 includes the barbiturates (except secobarbital, now Schedule 2), buprenorphine, gabapentin, mazindol, meprobamate, midazolam, pentazocine, phentermine, pregabalin, temazepam, and tramadol hydrochloride. They are subject to the special prescription requirements.

Can adults have buccal midazolam?

Buccal midazolam should only be considered for use in the community for adults who have had a previous episode of prolonged (over 5 minutes) or serial convulsive seizures. Administer buccal midazolam as first-line treatment in adults with prolonged or repeated seizures in the community.