Midazolam

Question 1

Midazolam
Type

Answer 1

Anticonvulsant and sedative agent

Question 2

Midazolam
Presentations

Answer 2

5mg in 5ml - glass ampoule
15mg in 3ml - glass ampoule

Question 3

Midazolam
Actions

Answer 3

1. Anticonvulsant
2. Minor tranquiliser
3. Muscle relaxant
   Onset IV = 1-5min IM = 2-5mins
   Durations IV = 2-3hrs IM = 2-3hrs

Question 4

Midazolam
Uses (AP)

Answer 4

Status epileptics - in a patient who has continual or prolonged seizures

Question 5

Midazolam
Adverse Effects

Answer 5

RLH
Depression of level of conscious was, leading to:
1. Respiratory depression
2. Loss of airway control
3. Hypotension

Question 6

Midazolam
Contraindications

Answer 6

Known hypersensitivity

Question 7

Midazolam
Precautions

Answer 7

1. Haemodynamic instability
2. Respiratory depression

Question 8

Midazolam
Dose (AP)

Answer 8

IM: 0.1mg/kg. Repeat once after 10mins of necessary