Midazolam Flashcards
1
Q
Brand name
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Versed
2
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Class
A
Benzodiazepine
3
Q
Supplied
A
10 mg / 2 ml (5 mg/ml)
4
Q
Adult dose
A
Loading dose: 2-4 mg IV bolus; may be repeated in 10 minutes.
Infusion: 0.02-0.1 mg/kg/hr
5
Q
Pediatric dose
A
0.1 mg/kg
6
Q
Action
A
Works in the CNS (brain) to cause sleepiness, muscle relaxation, and short term memory loss, and to reduce anxiety.
7
Q
Indication
A
Sedation
8
Q
Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or to any components of the formulation, acute narrow angle glaucoma.
9
Q
Considerations
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Hypersensivity, Shock, Coma, Acute ETOH intoxication.
10
Q
Side Effects
A
Apnea, Bradypnea, Variable blood pressure.
