Drug Name:Midazolam
Drug Class:Benzodiazepine
Mechanism of Action:Enhances the activity of GABA receptors in the brain, leading to sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant effects.
Use:
  • Sedation for medical procedures
  • Treatment of anxiety and insomnia
  • Management of seizures
Side Effects:
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Respiratory depression
  • Hypotension
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
  • Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Severe respiratory insufficiency
  • Severe hepatic impairment
Specialty:
  • Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry