Midazolam (Versed) Flashcards

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Midazolam Class?

A

Benzodiazepine

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Midazolam Action?

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Increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, thereby producing a sedative effect, relaxing skeletal muscles, and raising the seizure threshold.

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Midazolam Indications?

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Seizures and anxiety. Premedication for intubation, cardioversion or conscious sedation procedures.

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Midazolam Contraindications?

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Hypersensitivity, shock, respiratory depression, depressed VS. Use caution with CNS depressants including barbiturates, alcohol, and narcotics and glaucoma.

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Midazolam Onset/Duration?

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Onset: 1-3 min IV
Duration: 2-6 hours IV

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Midazolam Dose/Route?

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Adult: 2-5 mg IV/IO/IM/IN, every 5 min up to 10 mg max total dose.

Peds: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN, every 5 min up to 5 mg max single dose.

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Midazolam Side Effects?

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Hypotension, respiratory depression or arrest, CNS depression, hiccups, oversedation, blurred vision.

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Midazolam Note*

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May be given IM since Midazolam is water based. Should be given with analgesic for painful procedures.

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