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Midazolam
(Versed)

Classification
&
Special Considerations
Classification:
 Benzodiazepine, schedule C-IV

Special Considerations:
 Receiving Midazolam
 Pregnancy class D
Midazolam
(Versed)

Action
Action:

 Binds to benzodiazepine receptors and effects the brain chemical GABA (neurotransmitter)
 Produces short-term CNS depression (sedation, skeletal muscle relaxation, & anticonvulsant)
Midazolam
(Versed)

Indications
Indications:

 Sedation
 Anxiety
 Skeletal muscle relaxation
Midazolam
(Versed)

Adverse Effects
Effects:
 Respiratory depression
 Respiratory arrest
 Cardiac arrest
Midazolam
(Versed)

Contraindications
Contraindications:
 Acute-angle glaucoma
 Pregnancy
 Known sensitivity
Midazolam
(Versed)

Dosage
Dosage:

Adult:
 1 mg IV,IO (No more than 2.5 mg over a 2 minute period) Max: 5 mg

Pediatric:
 12-16 same as adult
 6-12 0.025 to 0.5 mg/kg IV/IO up to 0.4 not exceeding 10 mg total.
 6 months – 6: 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg IV/IO up to 0.6 mg/kg
 6 months and under: 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg IV/IO