Doseloop Beta

Midazolam

medication Under review

A short-acting benzodiazepine medication used for procedural sedation, anesthesia, and the acute management of seizures.

Research summary

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Midazolam is a pharmaceutical medication, not a dietary supplement, and is not intended for use by healthy individuals outside of medical supervision. The available research focuses on its clinical applications in hospital and surgical settings. Studies demonstrate that midazolam is effective for inducing sleep and sedation, with patient satisfaction rates significantly higher than placebo. However, it carries risks of respiratory depression, hypotension, and paradoxical reactions, and requires careful monitoring during administration. Research indicates that midazolam's effects on consciousness are mediated through specific reductions in regional cerebral blood flow in the thalamus and posterior cortical areas.

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Research (2 studies)

RCT

Preoperative Midazolam and Patient-Centered Outcomes of Older Adults Undergoing Surgery

JAMA Surgery • 2023

Not specified in available data

RCT

Comparative clinical studies with midazolam, oxazepam and placebo.

PubMed Central • 1983 • n=50

Not specified in available data

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