Midazolam Hcl
Brand names,
Midazolam Hcl
Analogs
Midazolam Hcl
Brand Names Mixture
Midazolam Hcl
Chemical_Formula
C18H13ClFN3
Midazolam Hcl
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/versedsyr.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Midazolam Hcl
Molecular Weight
325.767 g/mol
Midazolam Hcl
Melting Point
159 oC
Midazolam Hcl
H2O Solubility
40.0 mg/ml
Midazolam Hcl
State
Solid
Midazolam Hcl
LogP
3.868
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Dosage Forms
Liquid; Solution
Midazolam Hcl
Indication
For use in pediatric patients for sedation, anxiolysis, and amnesia prior to diagnostic, therapeutic, or endoscopic procedures or before induction of anesthesia.
Midazolam Hcl
Pharmacology
Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine central nervous system (CNS) depressant. Pharmacodynamic properties of midazolam and its metabolites, which are similar to those of other benzodiazepines, include sedative, anxiolytic, amnesic and hypnotic activities. Benzodiazepine pharmacologic effects appear to result from reversible interactions with the (gamma)-amino butyric acid (GABA) benzodiazepine receptor in the CNS, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. The action of midazolam is readily reversed by the benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, flumazenil.
Midazolam Hcl
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed after oral administration (absolute bioavailability of the midazolam syrup in pediatric patients is about 36%, and intramuscular is greater than 90%).
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side effects and Toxicity
LD50=825 mg/kg (Orally in rats). Signs of overdose include sedation, somnolence, confusion, impaired coordination, diminished reflexes, coma, and deleterious effects on vital signs.
Midazolam Hcl
Patient Information
Midazolam Hcl
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals