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midazolam

Midazolam, sold under the brand name Versed among others, is a benzodiazepine medication used for anesthesia, premedication before surgical anesthesia, and procedural sedation, and to treat severe agitation. It induces sleepiness, decreases anxiety, and causes anterograde amnesia.

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Midazolam is a sedative medication commonly used to help patients relax and fall asleep before or during medical procedures and surgeries. It works by reducing anxiety and causing drowsiness, and it also prevents patients from remembering the procedure afterward.

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Medical uses
Seizures
Procedural sedation
Agitation
End-of-life care
Contraindications
Side effects
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Elderly
Tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal
Overdose
Detection in body fluids
Interactions
Pharmacology
History
Society and culture
Cost
Availability
Legal status
Marketing authorization
Use in executions
Notable incidents
Legal challenges
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The drug does not cause an individual to become unconscious, merely to be sedated. It is also useful for the treatment of prolonged (lasting over five minutes) seizures. Midazolam can be given by mouth, intravenously, by injection into a muscle, by spraying into the nose, or through the cheek. When given intravenously, it typically begins working within five minutes; when injected into a muscle, it can take fifteen minutes to begin working; when taken orally, it can take 10–20 minutes to begin working.