PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: kidney or liver disorders, heart or lung disease, glaucoma (acute narrow-angle), allergies (especially to cherries or drugs). This drug will make you dizzy or drowsy; do not engage in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery until one full day after anesthesia and surgery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. This medication is not recommended for use in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. Midazolam is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, nelfinavir), calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil), cimetidine, carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin). Also report the use of drugs that can drowsiness such as: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, drowsiness-causing anti- histamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests will be performed to monitor your progress (e.g., breathing and blood pressure). Midazolam must be used as specified on the label. It is not for chronic or home use.

MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.