Midazolam

Question 1

Pharmacology of Midazolam

Answer 1

Benzodiazepine

Question 2

Pharmacology of Midaz?

Answer 2

short acting CNS depressant that works on the GABA neurotransmitter

Question 3

Indications of Midaz

Answer 3

Generalised seizures (GCS <12)
Sedation
Acute Behavioural Disturbances

Question 4

Contraindications of Midaz

Answer 4

Allergy/ ADR

Question 5

Precautions of Midaz?

Answer 5

Reduced dosages for low body weight/elderly
Can cause respiratory depression in pts with COPD
Myasthenia Gravis
Multiple Sclerosis

Question 6

Side effects of Midaz?

Answer 6

Hypotension

Respiratory depression

Question 7

Presentation of midaz?

Answer 7

5mg/1ml

Question 8

Onset, Duration, Half life of Midaz?

Answer 8

5-15 (IM), 1-3 (IV), Variable, 2.5 hours

Question 9

Routes of Administration

Answer 9

NAS, IM, IV,IO