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What is the classification of Midazolam (Versed)?
What are the indications for Midazolam (Versed)?
Used as a premedication before cardioversion and other painful procedures; effective anticonvulsant.
Midazolam (Versed) should be administered to patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
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Match the following aspects of Midazolam (Versed) with their details:
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Midazolam (Versed) is known to cause ______.
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What is the recommended intravenous dosage of Midazolam (Versed) for sedation?
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Study Notes
Midazolam (Versed) Overview
- Classified as a sedative, anticonvulsant, and hypnotic.
Indications
- Primarily used for premedication before cardioversion and painful procedures.
- Effective in treating seizures as an anticonvulsant.
Contraindications
- Not to be administered with known hypersensitivity.
- Avoid use in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Contraindicated in patients experiencing shock, depressed vital signs, or alcoholic coma.
Precautions
- Ensure emergency resuscitative equipment is readily available prior to administration.
- Monitor vital signs continuously during and after administration.
- Known risks include respiratory depression and respiratory arrest.
- Romazicon (flumazenil) should be available as an antagonist.
Side Effects
- Potential side effects include:
- Laryngospasm and bronchospasm
- Dyspnea
- Respiratory depression and arrest
- Drowsiness and amnesia
- Altered mental status
- Bradycardia and tachycardia
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Retching
Dosage
- For sedation, administer cautiously: 1-2.5 mg IV slowly.
- Preferably dilute with Normal Saline (NS) or D5W before IV use.
- Intramuscular (IM) dosage: 0.07-0.08 mg/kg.
- Can be administered intranasally or orally for sedation in children prior to procedures.
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