Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI

Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines used for the short-term treatment of seizure clusters. Seizure clusters are episodes of elevated seizure activity, defined as two or more seizures occurring within 24 hours. They are upsetting situations that can make you anxious, frustrated, or helpless.

Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI contains Midazolam which works by increasing GABA activity (a chemical messenger in the brain). Thus, Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI suppresses the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and controls fits.

Use Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI as prescribed and for the duration as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Sometimes, it may cause side effects such as headache, drowsiness, runny nose, throat irritation, and nasal discomfort. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Midazolam or other medicines. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI. Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI as it may cause increased drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI affects you. Avoid using Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI if you have acute narrow-angle glaucoma (eye problem). Do not take Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI with opioids unless prescribed by a doctor, as it may increase the risk of breathing problems, severe drowsiness or coma.

Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI is used in the treatment of seizure clusters (acute repetitive seizures). The detailed uses of Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI are as follows:

• Conscious Sedation: Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI is used before diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to help patients feel relaxed and comfortable, and helps relieve anxiety and muscle tension before minor surgeries or dental procedures.
• Treatment of Seizure Clusters: Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI helps manage acute repetitive seizures, which involve multiple seizures within a short period and works by increasing GABA activity, a brain chemical that calms nerve cells and controls seizures.
• Pre-Surgical Sedation: Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI is administered before medical procedures to induce drowsiness and reduce discomfort, and helps patients remain calm without the need for general anaesthesia.

• Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration.
• Blow your nose to clear the nostrils before use. Insert the nozzle into one nostril while closing the other nostril. Spray the medicine while breathing in. Repeat for the other nostril if required.
• Shake the nasal spray well before each use.

Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI contains Midazolam used to treat acute (sudden) repetitive fits. Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent). Thus, it suppresses the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and controls fits.

If you are allergic to Midazolam or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI. Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI as it may cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI affects you. Avoid using Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI if you have acute narrow-angle glaucoma (eye problem). Do not take Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI with opioids until and unless prescribed by a doctor, as it may increase the risk of breathing problems, severe drowsiness or coma. Get medical help immediately if you experience unusually excessive sleepiness or shallow or slowed breathing while using Medistat-1.25 Nasal Spray 4 MDI.