Midazolam (Versed) Flashcards
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What is the classification of Midazolam (Versed)?

  • Sedative
  • Anticonvulsant
  • Hypnotic
  • All of the above (correct)
  • 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.

    False

    Match the following aspects of Midazolam (Versed) with their details:

    <p>Contraindications = Should not be administered with known hypersensitivity Precautions = Emergency resuscitative equipment must be available Side Effects = Laryngospasm, bronchospasm, dyspnea Dosage = 1-2.5 mg IV slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Midazolam (Versed) is known to cause ______.

    <p>respiratory depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended intravenous dosage of Midazolam (Versed) for sedation?

    <p>1-2.5 mg IV slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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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