5 Questions
What property of midazolam helps minimize pain at the injection site?
Water solubility
How does the elimination half-life of midazolam compare to that of diazepam?
Midazolam has a shorter half-life
Which benzodiazepine derivative is more potent with a faster onset and shorter duration of action than diazepam?
Midazolam
In which procedures is midazolam considered a suitable agent based on the text?
Short endoscopic procedures and preoperative sedation
Why are the metabolites of midazolam considered to have negligible soporific effects?
They do not have strong sedative effects
Learn about the unique properties of midazolam, a water-soluble benzodiazepine that transitions to highly lipid soluble at physiological pH. Understand its potency, onset, duration of action, and elimination half-life in comparison to diazepam.
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