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Midazolam Flashcards

1
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What drug class is midazolam

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Benzodiazepine (SA)

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Pharmacology of midazolam

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CNS depressant that acts of the GABA

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Presentation of midazolam

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Ampoule, 5mg/1ml

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Indications for medazolam

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Generalised seizures/ focal (GCS<12)
Sedation
Actuate behavioural disturbance (SAT>2 unresponsive to droperidol).

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Contraindications of midazolam

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Allergy/ ADR

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Side effects of midazolam

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Hypotension

Respiratory depression

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Dosage of midazolam

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Seizures:
5mg every 5 mins, 20mg max dose

Sedation (non behavioural):
IV- 1-2.5mg every 3-5mins no max

Sedations (behavioural):
IM/IV: clinical consult approval required

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