{"product_id":"milam-15mg-tablets","title":"Milam 15mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMilam 15mg tablets\u003c\/b\u003e contain the active ingredient midazolam, a short-acting medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class. It works by enhancing the effects of GABA, a natural neurotransmitter that calms the central nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause it is a potent sedative, Milam is heavily regulated. In Kenya, it is classified as a controlled prescription item under the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and can only be dispensed with a valid medical prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreoperative Sedation:\u003c\/b\u003e Taken shortly before surgeries or diagnostic medical procedures to relieve anxiety, induce relaxation, and cause temporary short-term memory loss (amnesia) so the patient does not remember the procedure discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort-Term Insomnia:\u003c\/b\u003e Prescribed occasionally for severe, acute sleep disturbances, though typically restricted to short-term clinical use due to the risk of dependency. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDaytime drowsiness and fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMuscle weakness and poor coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHeadaches and confusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical Risk:\u003c\/b\u003e It can cause respiratory depression (slowed breathing), which means it must be used with extreme caution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Contraindications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMilam 15mg tablets should \u003cb\u003enever\u003c\/b\u003e be used by individuals with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSevere breathing difficulties (e.g., severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or sleep apnea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSevere liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMyasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness disorder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePregnancy, as it can harm the developing baby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"20's","offer_id":67567816868140,"sku":null,"price":1505.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"10's","offer_id":67567816900908,"sku":null,"price":830.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/milam-15mg-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}