Shortal 1mg/ml Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Shortal 1mg/ml Injection, a Themis Medicare Ltd product containing the salt combination Midazolam (1mg/ml). Key uses of this medication include Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹
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Salt Combination: Midazolam (1mg/ml)
Brand: Themis Medicare Ltd
Uses: Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures

Description

Shortal 1mg/ml Injection is used as a sedative or for conscious sedation before diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
It relieves anxiety and muscle tensions, thus making the person comfortable before investigations or minor surgical or dental procedures
Shortal 1mg/ml Injection can be used for sedation in intensive care units and to obtain anesthesia in elderly people before undergoing any surgical procedure
This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting
It may be administered by intravenous injection (injection into a vein) or by intravenous infusion (given by a drip into a vein).
The most common side effects of this medicine include hiccup, nausea, vomiting, cough, sedation, headache, drowsiness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness)
You should not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Shortal 1mg/ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Shortal 1mg/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Shortal 1mg/ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Shortal 1mg/ml Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Shortal 1mg/ml Injection may make the patient sleepy, forgetful or affect their concentration or coordination. This may affect their ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Shortal 1mg/ml Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.^Shortal 1mg/ml Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Shortal 1mg/ml Injection should be gradual.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Shortal 1mg/ml Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Shortal 1mg/ml Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	Benzodiazepines Derivative

Uses of Shortal 1mg/ml Injection

In Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures Shortal 1mg/ml Injection is an anesthetic agent
It 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.This helps to carry out surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures without causing pain or discomfort to the patient
It is given as an injection by a specialist doctor called anesthetist in a hospital setup.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Shortal 1mg/ml Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Shortal 1mg/ml Injection

Hiccup
Nausea
Cough
Headache
Drowsiness
Sedation
Vomiting
Injection site reactions (pain
swelling
redness)

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