Exam 1 Drugs - BZDs and Pre-Op Flashcards
At which pH is Midazolam water-soluble? Lipid-soluble?
Water-soluble pH < 3.5 - Open ring
Lipid-soluble pH > 4.0 - Closed ring
Midazolam (Versed):
pK
Peak
Elimination 1/2 Time
Vd
pK = 6.2
Peak: 20-30 mins (Peds), 5 minutes in adults
E 1/2 Time = 2 hours
Vd = 1-1.5 L/kg
Active metabolite of midazolam?
1-hydroxymidazolam
Midazolam sedation dose?
Peds: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg (Peaks in 20-30 mins)
Adults: 1-5 mg (Peaks in 5 mins)
Midazolam induction dose?
0.1-0.2 mg/kg over 30-60 seconds
Post-op Versed dose?
1-7 mg/hr
Concerns for prolonged midazolam administration?
T-cell suppression
Diazepam (Valium)
Onset
Peak
Elimination 1/2 Time
Vd
Onset: 1-5 mins
Peak: 1 hour (Adults), 15-30 mins (Peds)
Elimination 1/2 Time: 20-40 hours
Valium active metabolites?
Desmethyldiazepam (lasts 48-96 hours) and oxazepam
Diazepam (Valium) doses for…
Induction?
Seizures?
Induction = 0.5-1 mg/kg
Seizure = 0.1 mg/kg
Why does valium burn upon injection?
It contains propylene glycol
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Peak
Elimination 1/2 Time
Duration
Post-Op Dose
Peak: 20-30 minutes
E 1/2 Time: 14 hours
Duration: 6-10 hours
Dose: 1-4 mg
List benzodiazepine duration of action from shortest to longest…
Versed < Diazepam < Lorazepam
Romazicon (Flumazenil) is derived from…
1,4 imidazobenzodiazepine
Romazicon (Flumazenil) dosage to reverse sedation? Complete reversal?
0.3-0.6 mg
Complete reversal = 0.5-1 mg
Romazicon (Flumazenil) onset? Duration?
Onset = 2 mins
Duration = 30-60 mins