Medistat 0.5mg Tablet

About this Medicine

Medistat 0.5mg 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. Medistat 0.5mg 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.

How it Works

Medistat 0.5mg 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.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Benzodiazepines Derivative|Habit Forming :: Yes|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Benzodiazepines

Safety Overview

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving

UNSAFE

Kidney

CAUTION

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR