midazolam Flashcards
1
Q
name (trade)
A
versed
2
Q
class
A
benzodiazepine
3
Q
mechanism of action
A
acts on the limbic thalamic and hypothalamic regions of the CNS to potentiate the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitters, raising the seizure threshold in the motor cortex
4
Q
onset
A
IV: 1-3 min
5
Q
duration
A
IV: <2hours
IM: 1-6 hours
6
Q
indications
A
premedication for procedures, seizures
7
Q
contraindications
A
hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
head injury
8
Q
side effects
A
none significant
9
Q
supplied
A
2,5, 10 ml vials (1mg/ml)
10
Q
dose
A
IV: 2-10 mg slow IV (over 2-3 min) may be repeated if necessary in small increments (MAX not to exceed 0.1 mg/kg)
11
Q
special considerations
A
antidote
12
Q
description
A
water soluble benzodiazepine
