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Midazolam and anaesthesia.
Author(s) -
Gemperle M,
Kapp W
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
british journal of clinical pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.216
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1365-2125
pISSN - 0306-5251
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1983.tb02293.x
Subject(s) - midazolam , anesthesia , medicine , regional anaesthesia , sedation
By virtue of its physico‐chemical properties and its rapid biotransformation, midazolam is an important addition in certain areas in anaesthesia. Of particular importance are its good local tissue tolerance after intramuscular injection, the absence of venous irritation, and the rapid start of metabolism with good control of action. Midazolam is suitable for both oral and intramuscular administration as premedication in anaesthesia. The compound can also be used for the induction of anaesthesia in combination with analgesics.