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Midazolam
JSRCC Drugs
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
09/09/2015

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Midazolam Generic Name
Definition
Midazolam Hydrochloride
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Midazolam Trade Name
Definition
Versed
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Midazolam Class
Definition
Benzodiasepine
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Midazolam Mechanism of Action
Definition
Sedation and amnesia induction
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Midazolam Indications
Definition
Sedation, premedication before RSI or cardioversion, seizures in children
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Midazolam Contraindications
Definition
Shock, coma, depressed vital signs, CNS depressants on board (barbiturates, ETOH, narcotics, etc.), acute angle glaucoma, pregnancy
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Midazolam Adverse Reactions
Definition
Respiratory depression/arrest, hypotension, hiccups, headache, cardiac arrest, blurred vision
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Midazolam Onset
Definition
1-3 min dose dependent
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Midazolam Duration
Definition
2-6 hours dose dependent
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Midazolam Dose Status Epilepticus, cardioversion and pacing
Definition
2.5 mg IVP, every 5 min as needed, max total dose of 20.0 mg.
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Midazolam Sedation Dose
Definition
0.1 mg/kg slow IVP, every 20-30 min as needed, max single dose 5.0 mg
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Midazolam Peds Dose
Definition
0.1-0.3 mg/kg IO/IV (max single dose 10 mg)
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