Comparing Midazolam vs Phenytoin Sodium
Midazolam | Phenytoin Sodium |
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Midazolam | Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia, Seizures, Status Epilepticus. midazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizures, Neurosurgery, Seizure Prophylaxis During or Following Neurosurgery, Status Epilepticus. Phenytoin Sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
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More about Midazolam | More about (phenytoin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Midazolam has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 142 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: midazolam side effects in more detail. |
See also: Phenytoin Sodium side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Nayzilam, Seizalam | Other phenytoin brands include: Di-Phen, Dilantin, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4 hours |
15 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 568 drugs are known to interact with midazolam:
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A total of 839 drugs are known to interact with Phenytoin Sodium:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 15, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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