Midazolam and Rufinamide drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Midazolam (midazolam) and Rufinamide (rufinamide). Common drug interactions include multiple-drug resistance among females and drug ineffective among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Midazolam and Rufinamide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Midazolam?

Midazolam has active ingredients of midazolam. eHealthMe is studying from 11,246 Midazolam users. Check the latest studies of Midazolam.

What is Rufinamide?

Rufinamide has active ingredients of rufinamide. eHealthMe is studying from 946 Rufinamide users. Check the latest studies of Rufinamide.



On Jul, 11, 2026

21 people who take Midazolam and Rufinamide together, and have interactions are studied.

Midazolam and Rufinamide drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Midazolam and Rufinamide, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Multiple-drug resistance
  2. Rash
  3. Status epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure)
  4. Brain neoplasm (tumour of brain)
  5. Disease recurrence
  6. Drug ineffective
  7. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  8. Febrile convulsion (a convulsion associated with a significant rise in body temperature)
  9. Gait disturbance
  10. Heart rate increased

male:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  3. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures)
  4. Gastrointestinal pain
  5. Hospitalisation
  6. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  7. Irritability
  8. Multiple-drug resistance
  9. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  10. Petit mal epilepsy (absence seizure)

What are the common drug interactions of Midazolam and Rufinamide, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

  1. Multiple-drug resistance
  2. Status epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure)
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Liver disorder (liver diseases)

10-19:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  3. Infusion site pain
  4. Multiple-drug resistance
  5. Abdominal pain
  6. Aggression
  7. Discomfort
  8. Disease recurrence
  9. Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
  10. Dry skin

20-29:

  1. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  2. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)

30-39:

  1. Rash
  2. Skin warm
  3. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  4. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures)
  5. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  6. Lymphadenopathy (disease or enlargement of lymph nodes)
  7. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  8. Neck pain
  9. Pyrexia (fever)
  10. Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Confusional state

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 9 people, 42.86%
  2. Status Epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure): 6 people, 28.57%
  3. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 5 people, 23.81%
  4. Sedation: 2 people, 9.52%
  5. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (epilepsy characterized by frequent seizures and different seizure types): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on midazolam and rufinamide (the active ingredients of Midazolam and Rufinamide, respectively), and Midazolam and Rufinamide (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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