Midazolam

Common brands: Nayzilam, Midazolam In Sodium Chloride, Diprivan, Propofol, Fentanyl

Top reporter: Ucb, Inc.

Benzodiazepine [EPC]Opioid Agonist [EPC]General Anesthetic [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
24,536
Total Reports
13,079
Serious Reports
4,640
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (18.91%)

Patient Demographics

Male
11,021
Female
10,141

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Midazolam.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,059
12.6%
2 OFF LABEL USE 2,335
9.6%
3 SEIZURE 1,461
6.0%
4 HYPOTENSION 1,320
5.4%
5 DRUG INTERACTION 1,120
4.6%
6 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 858
3.5%
7 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 858
3.5%
8 PYREXIA 832
3.4%
9 CARDIAC ARREST 830
3.4%
10 DEATH 697
2.9%
11 STATUS EPILEPTICUS 649
2.7%
12 RESPIRATORY FAILURE 618
2.5%
13 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 611
2.5%
14 TACHYCARDIA 597
2.5%
15 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 583
2.4%
16 NAUSEA 573
2.4%
17 DYSPNOEA 570
2.3%
18 DRUG INEFFECTIVE FOR UNAPPROVED INDICATION 561
2.3%
19 ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION 560
2.3%
20 PNEUMONIA 559
2.3%
21 PAIN 542
2.2%
22 ANAEMIA 525
2.2%
23 AGITATION 523
2.2%
24 OVERDOSE 523
2.2%
25 VOMITING 510
2.1%
26 BRADYCARDIA 506
2.1%
27 SOMNOLENCE 500
2.1%
28 DIARRHOEA 484
2.0%
29 HYPOXIA 454
1.9%
30 RENAL FAILURE 454
1.9%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.