Name: Midazolam (Versed)
Class: General Anesthetic (IV Induction Agent) (BZD)
Mechanism:
Absorption: IV
Dist.: Dissolves in blood. Organs w/high perfusion are most affected.
Metabolism.:
Excretion, t½: Short duration of effect. Moderate t½.
Toxicity/S.E.s: Slight CV depression. Minimal resp. depression.
Utility: Induces general anesthesia.
Special Features: No analgesia. Causes high incidence of amnesia, so freq. given before induction of general anesthesia.