Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet
Product introduction
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet 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.
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Some common side effects of this medicine include memory impairment, tiredness, depression, and confusion. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Uses of Dormitol Tablet
Benefits of Dormitol Tablet
In Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures is a technique used to help patients stay relaxed and comfortable while remaining awake enough to respond during medical procedures. Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet helps by calming anxiety, producing relaxation, and causing mild short-term memory loss of the procedure. This makes the experience less stressful and more tolerable while allowing the medical team to work smoothly.
Side effects of Dormitol Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dormitol
- Injection site pain
- Sleepiness
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Decreased respiratory rate
- Vomiting
- Nasal discomfort
How to use Dormitol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Dormitol Tablet works
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet should be gradual.
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet should be gradual.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet may make the patient sleepy, forgetful or affect their concentration or coordination. This may affect their ability to drive.
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet may make the patient sleepy, forgetful or affect their concentration or coordination. This may affect their ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Dormitol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet, 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.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazo [1,5- a] [1,4] benzodiazepines
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Dormitol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Midazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doc
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Midazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doc
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Midazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doc
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, tremors, sleep disturbances or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. The
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Midazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doc
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet safe?
Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet a controlled substance?
Yes, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet is a controlled substance
Is Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet a sedative?
Yes, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet a sedative medication used before and during diagnostic or surgical procedures either in combination with or without local anesthesia
Is Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet an opiate?
No, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet is not an opiate medication
Is Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet a benzodiazepine?
Yes, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet belongs to benzodiazepine class of sedative medication
Is Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet a schedule 8 drug?
No, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet belongs to schedule 4. It has low potential for abuse
Is Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet versed?
Versed is a brand (trade) name for Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet
Does Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet have analgesic properties?
No, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet does not have any analgesic properties. It is used as a central nervous system depressant that slows brain activity, causes relaxation and induces sleep (anesthetic)
Does Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet make you high/knock you out (make you sleep)?
No, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet does not make you high; it makes you sleepy as it is a central nervous system depressant that slows brain activity, causes relaxation and induces sleep
Does Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet cause retrograde amnesia?
Yes, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet causes retrograde amnesia (short term loss of memory)
Does Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet hasten death?
No, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet does not hasten death. Although it may be used to induce sleep and relive anxiety in terminally-ill patients not responding to other relevant medications
Does Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet cross the placenta?
Yes, Dormitol 7.5mg Tablet crosses the placenta.
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