What is Nayzilam? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Nayzilam

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• A second dose may be needed if the patient's seizure cluster has not stopped 10 minutes after the first dose. Do not use a second dose of this medicine if the patient has difficulty with breathing or excessive sleepiness during a seizure cluster episode.

• Do not use this medicine for more than one episode every 3 days and more than 5 episodes per month.

• To use:Nasal routeThis medicine is for use only in the nose. Do not get any of it in your eyes or on your skin. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away. Do not open the blister packaging until you are ready to use it. Do not test or prime the spray before use.Hold the nasal spray with your thumb on the plunger and your middle and pointer fingers on each side of the nozzle.Place the tip of the nozzle into 1 nostril until your fingers on either side of the nozzle touches the bottom of your nose.Press the plunger firmly using 1 motion to get your dose. You do not need to breathe in deeply.Use each nasal spray unit only one time.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• A second dose may be needed if the patient's seizure cluster has not stopped 10 minutes after the first dose. Do not use a second dose of this medicine if the patient has difficulty with breathing or excessive sleepiness during a seizure cluster episode.

• Do not use this medicine for more than one episode every 3 days and more than 5 episodes per month.

• To use:Nasal routeThis medicine is for use only in the nose. Do not get any of it in your eyes or on your skin. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away. Do not open the blister packaging until you are ready to use it. Do not test or prime the spray before use.Hold the nasal spray with your thumb on the plunger and your middle and pointer fingers on each side of the nozzle.Place the tip of the nozzle into 1 nostril until your fingers on either side of the nozzle touches the bottom of your nose.Press the plunger firmly using 1 motion to get your dose. You do not need to breathe in deeply.Use each nasal spray unit only one time.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Nayzilam

Nayzilam contraindications - Who shouldn't take Nayzilam?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to midazolam, or if you have glaucoma.

Nayzilam warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney or liver disease, heart failure, low blood pressure, lung or breathing problems (including COPD), eye or vision problems, depression, or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Respiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), especially when used with narcotic pain medicinesLow blood pressureIncreased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviorEye or vision problems, including increased pressure in the eye

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Nayzilam interactions & what to avoid when taking Nayzilam

• Some medicines can affect how midazolam works. Tell your doctor if you are using clarithromycin, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or verapamil.

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are also using codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, or oxymorphone.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.