Versed Flashcards
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Trade Name
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Versed
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Generic Name
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midazolam
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Q
Class
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Benzodiazepine
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Q
Mechanism of Action
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potentiates the effects of GABA in the brain, inhibiting neurotransmission in the CNS, causing sedation and amnesia
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Q
Indications
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Pre-Procedure sedation, Status Epileptics
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Q
Contraindications
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narrow-angle glaucoma, hypotension, bradycardia, alcoholic coma, CNS depression, respiratory depression
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Q
Adverse Reactions
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respiratory depression, hypotension, bronchospasm, amnesia, AMS
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Q
Dose -> Adult
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1-2.5mg IV/IO
5mg IM
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Q
Dose -> Pediatric
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0.03mg/kg up to 0.4mg
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Q
Route
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IV,IO,IM,IN
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Special Considerations
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Amount required to achieve sedation varies by individual
Potentiated by other CNS depressants
