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  • Midazolam
    • Primer
    • Indications
  • Last edited on January 25, 2022

Midazolam

Primer

Midazolam is a short-acting injectable benzodiazepine with rapid onset that is commonly used in seizures, anesthesia, and acute agitation.

Indications

  • Acute agitation
  • Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia[1]

References

1) Passmore, M. J., Sheldon, L., Lax, S., Wilkins‐Ho, M., & Illing, M. (2009). Oral Midazolam for dementia‐related response agitation. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 57(3), 561-562.
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