Midazolam

Question 1

Midazolam Trade Name?

Answer 1

Versed

Question 2

Midazolam Classfication?

Answer 2

Benzodiazepine

Question 3

Midazolam Mechanism?

Answer 3

Binds to specific sithe on GABA Type A receptors to potentiate the effects for GABA resulting in sedation and suppression of convulsions

Question 4

Midazolam Indications?

Answer 4

-Post intubation Sedation
-Anxiolytic
-Alcohol Withdrawl
-Seizure
-Sedation

Question 5

Midazolam Contraindications?

Answer 5

-Hypersensitivity
-Respiratory Insufficiency
-Hypotension

Question 6

Midazolam Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

-Dizziness
-Drowsiness
-Confusion
-Hypotension
-Nausea/Vomiting
-Respiratory depression

Question 7

Midazolam Adult Dose?

Answer 7

2-10 mg IV/IO/IM/IN repeated in 5-10 minutes

Question 8

Midazolam Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

0.05 - 2.5 mg/kg (max 10 mg) IV/IO/IM/IN repeated in 5-10 minutes

Question 9

Midazolam Onset of Action?

Answer 9

1-3 minutes

Question 10

Midazolam Duration of Action?

Answer 10

1-2 hours

Question 11

Midazolam Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

10mg/dose according to pdr.net

Question 12

Midazolam Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO/IM/IN

Question 13

Midazolam How Supplied?

Answer 13

1mg/ml and 5mg/ml vials and ampules