Paradoxical reaction to midazolam in preterm neonates: A case series

Deepraj Hegde; Mahendra Gupta; Jayashree Mondkar

doi:10.4103/ijccm.IJCCM_36_17

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Paradoxical reaction to midazolam in preterm neonates: A case series

Deepraj Hegde, Mahendra Gupta, Jayashree Mondkar

Keywords : Midazolam, neonatal period, seizures

Citation Information : Hegde D, Gupta M, Mondkar J. Paradoxical reaction to midazolam in preterm neonates: A case series. Indian J Crit Care Med 2018; 22 (4):300-302.

DOI: 10.4103/ijccm.IJCCM_36_17

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-12-2017

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Abstract

Midazolam is a drug belonging to the benzodiazepine group and is used commonly for seizure control as well as preoperative and procedure-related sedation in neonates. Many adverse effects of midazolam have been reported in the past. Paradoxical stimulation of the central nervous system such as restlessness, nightmare, and hallucinations as well as hypomanic behavior has been reported in adults and children. Seizure is a rare adverse effect of midazolam. Cases of myoclonic movements associated with midazolam have been published worldwide; however, none so far have been reported from India. We report two newborns in our Neonatal Unit, who developed myoclonic seizure after the administration of midazolam. Both of these neonates were preterm, require multiple invasive and noninvasive investigations also leads to parent and clinician stress.

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