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Midazolam Flashcards

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Indication

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Convulsion lasting 5 or more minutes and still fitting
3 or more convulsions in the last hours
Convulsions continuing 10mins after first dose of meds

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Actions

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Short acting benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and anticonvulsant properties

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Contraindications

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None

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Side effects

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Respiratory depression 
Hypotension
Reduced GCS
Confusion leading to agitation
Amnesia
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