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midazolam
(mid-ay-zoe-lam)
Versed
Classification
Therapeutic: antianxiety agents, sedative/hypnotics
Pharmacologic: benzodiazepines
Schedule IV
Pregnancy Category D
Indications
PO: Preprocedural sedation and anxiolysis in pediatric patients. IM, IV: Preopera-
tive sedation/anxiolysis/amnesia. IV: Provides sedation/anxiolysis/amnesia during
therapeutic, diagnostic, or radiographic procedures (conscious sedation): Aids in
the induction of anesthesia and as part of balanced anesthesia, As a continuous infu-
sion, provides sedation of mechanically ventilated patients during anesthesia or in a
critical care setting, Status epilepticus.
Action
Acts at many levels of the CNS to produce generalized CNS depression. Effects may be
mediated by GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Therapeutic Effects:
Short-
term sedation. Postoperative amnesia.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption:
Rapidly absorbed following oral and nasal administration; undergoes
substantial intestinal and first-pass hepatic metabolism. Well absorbed following IM
administration; IV administration results in complete bioavailability.
Distribution:
Crosses the blood-brain barrier and placenta; excreted in breast
milk.
Protein Binding:
97%.
Metabolism and Excretion:
Almost exclusively metabolized by the liver, result-
ing in conversion to hydroxymidazolam, an active metabolite, and 2 other inactive
metabolites (metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme system); metabolites are
excreted in urine.
Half-life:
Preterm neonates: 2.6– 17.7 hr; Neonates: 4– 12 hr; Children: 3– 7 hr;
Adults: 2– 6 hr (increased in renal impairment, HF, or cirrhosis).
TIME/ACTION PROFILE (sedation)
ROUTE
ONSET
PEAK
DURATION
IN
5 min
10 min
30–60 min
IM
15 min
30–60 min
2–6 hr
IV
1.5–5 min
rapid
2–6 hr
Contraindications/Precautions
Contraindicated in:
Hypersensitivity; Cross-sensitivity with other benzodiaze-
pines may occur; Shock; Comatose patients or those with pre-existing CNS depres-
sion; Uncontrolled severe pain; Acute angle-closure glaucoma; OB: Benzodiazepine
drugs mayqrisk of congenital malformations; use in the last weeks of pregnancy has
caused CNS depression in the neonate; Lactation: Lactation; Pedi: Products con-
taining benzyl alcohol should not be used in neonates.
Use Cautiously in:
Pulmonary disease; HF; Renal impairment; Severe hepatic im-
pairment; Obese pediatric patients (calculate dose on the basis of ideal body weight);
Pedi:
Rapid injection in neonates has caused severe hypotension and seizures, espe-
cially when used with fentanyl; Geri: Older patients (especially
Ͼ
70 yr) are more
susceptible to cardiorespiratory depressant effects; dosageprequired.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
CNS:
agitation, drowsiness, excess sedation, headache.
EENT:
blurred vision.
Resp:
APNEA
,
LARYNGOSPASM
,
RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
, bronchospasm, coughing.
CV:
CARDIAC ARREST
, arrhythmias.
GI:
hiccups, nausea, vomiting.
Derm:
rashes.
Local:
phlebitis at IV site, pain at IM site.
Interactions
Drug-Drug:
q
CNS depression with alcohol, antihistamines, opioid analge-
sics, and other
sedative/hypnotics (pmidazolam dose by 30– 50% if used concur-
rently).qrisk of hypotension with antihypertensives, opioid analgesics, acute
ingestion of alcohol, or nitrates. Midazolam is metabolized by the cytochrome
P450 3A4 enzyme system; drugs that induce or inhibit this system may be expected to
alter the effects of midazolam. Carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampin, rifabutin,
and phenobarbitalplevels. Erythromycin, cimetidine, ranitidine, diltiazem,
verapamil,
fluconazole,
itraconazole, and
ketoconazolepmetabolism and
mayqrisk of toxicity.
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Drug-Natural Products:
Concomitant use of kava-kava, valerian, or chamo-
mile canqCNS depression. Long term use of
St. John’s wort may significantlyplev-
els.
Drug-Food:
Grapefruit juicepmetabolism and mayqrisk of toxicity.
Route/Dosage
Dose must be individualized, taking caution to reduce dose in geriatric patients and
in those who are already sedated.
Preoperative Sedation/Anxiolysis/Amnesia
PO (Children 6 mo– 16 yr): 0.25– 0.5 mg/kg, may require up to 1 mg/kg (dose
should not exceed 20 mg); patients with cardiac/respiratory compromise or con-
current CNS depressants— 0.25 mg/kg.
IM (Adults Otherwise Healthy and
Ͻ
60 yr): 0.07– 0.08 mg/kg 1 hr before sur-
gery (usual dose 5 mg).
IM (Adults
Ն
60 yr, Debilitated or Chronically Ill): 0.02– 0.03 mg/kg 1 hr be-
fore surgery (usual dose 1– 3 mg).
IM (Children): 0.1– 0.15 mg/kg up to 0.5 mg/kg 30– 60 min prior to procedure;
not to exceed 10 mg/dose.
Conscious Sedation for Short Procedures
IV (Adults and Children Otherwise Healthy
Ͼ
12 yr and
Ͻ
60 yr): 1– 2.5 mg
initially; dosage may beqfurther as needed. Total doses
Ͼ
5 m g are rarely needed (p
dose by 50% if other CNS depressants are used). Maintenance doses of 25% of the
dose required for initial sedation may be given as necessary.
IV (Children 6– 12 yr): 0.025– 0.05 mg/kg initially, then titrate dose carefully,
may need up to 0.4 mg/kg total, maximum dose 10 mg.
IV (Children 6 mo– 5 yr): 0.05 mg/kg initially, then titrate dose carefully, may
need up to 0.6 mg/kg total, maximum dose 6 mg.
IV (Geriatric Patients
Ն
60 yr, Debilitated or Chronically Ill): 1– 1.5 mg ini-
tially; dose may beqfurther as needed. Total doses
Ͼ
3.5 m g are rarely needed (p
dose by 30% if other CNS depressants are used). Maintenance doses of 25% of the
dose required for initial sedation may be given as necessary.
Intranasal (Children): 0.2– 0.3 mg/kg, may repeat in 5– 15 min.
Status Epilepticus
IV (Children
Ͼ
2 mo): 0.15 mg/kg load followed by a continuous infusion of 1 mcg/
kg/min. Titrate dose upward q 5 min until seizure controlled, range: 1– 18 mcg/kg/
min.
Induction of Anesthesia (Adjunct)
May give additional dose of 25% of initial dose if needed.
IV (Adults Otherwise Healthy and
Ͻ
55 yr): 300– 350 mcg/kg initially (up to 600
mcg/kg total). If patient is premedicated, initial dose should be furtherp.
IV (Geriatric Patients
Ͼ
55 yr): 150– 300 mcg/kg as initial dose. If patient is pre-
medicated, initial dose should be furtherp.
IV (Adults — Debilitated): 150– 250 mcg/kg initial dose. If patient is premedi-
cated, initial dose should be furtherp.
Sedation in Critical Care Settings
IV (Adults): 0.01– 0.05 mg/kg (0.5– 4 mg in most adults) initially if a loading dose
is required; may repeat q 10– 15 min until desired effect is obtained; may be followed
by infusion at 0.02– 0.1 mg/kg/hr (1– 7 mg/hr in most adults).
IV (Children): Intubated patients only— 0.05– 0.2 mg/kg initially as a loading
dose; follow with infusion at 0.06– 0.12 mg/kg/hr (1– 2 mcg/kg/min), titrate to ef-
fect, range: 0.4– 6 mcg/kg/min.
IV (Neonates
Ͼ
32 wk): Intubated patients only— 0.06 mg/kg/hr (1 mcg/kg/
min).
IV (Neonates
Ͻ
32 wk): Intubated patients only— 0.03 mg/kg/hr (0.5 mcg/kg/
min).
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment
● Assess level of sedation and level of consciousness throughout and for 2–6 hr fol-
lowing administration.
● Monitor BP, pulse, and respiration continuously during IV administra-
tion. Oxygen and resuscitative equipment should be immediately avail-
able.
● Toxicity and Overdose: If overdose occurs, monitor pulse, respiration,and BP
continuously. Maintain patent airway and assist ventilation as needed. If hypoten-
sion occurs, treatment includes IV fluids, repositioning, and vasopressors.
● The effects of midazolam can be reversed with flumazenil (Romazicon).
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Potential Nursing Diagnoses
Ineffective breathing pattern (Adverse Reactions)
Risk for injury (Side Effects)
Implementation
● High Alert: Accidental overdose of oral midazolam syrup in children has re-
sulted in serious harm or death. Do not accept orders prescribed by volume (5 mL
or 1 tsp); instead, request dose be expressed in milligrams. Have second practi-
tioner independently check original order and dose calculations. Midazolam
syrup should only be administered by health care professionals authorized to ad-
minister conscious sedation.
● PO: To use the Press-in Bottle Adaptor (PIBA), remove the cap and push bottle
adaptor into neck of bottle. Close bottle tightly with cap. Solution is a clear red to
purplish-red cherry-flavored syrup. Then remove cap and insert tip of oral dis-
penser in bottle adaptor. Push the plunger completely down toward tip of oral dis-
penser and insert firmly into bottle adaptor. Turn entire unit (bottle and oral dis-
penser) upside down. Pull plunger out slowly until desired amount of medication
is withdrawn into oral dispenser. Turn entire unit right side up and slowly remove
oral dispenser from the bottle. Tip of dispenser may be covered with tip of cap un-
til time of use. Close bottle with cap after each use.
● Dispense directly into mouth. Do not mix with any liquid prior to dispensing.
● Intranasal: Administer using a 1 mL needleless syringe into the nares over 15
sec. Using the 5 mg/mL injection, administer half dose into each nare.
● IM: Administer IM doses deep into muscle mass, maximum concentration 1 mg/
mL.
IV Administration
● pH: 2.9–3.7.
● Direct IV: Diluent: Administer undiluted or diluted with D5W or 0.9% NaCl.
Concentration:
Undiluted: 1 mg/mL or 5 mg/mL. Diluted: 0.03– 3 mg/mL.
Rate:
Administer slowly over at least 2– 5 min. Titrate dose to patient response.
Rapid injection, especially in neonates, has caused severe hypotension.
● Continuous Infusion: Diluent: Dilute with 0.9% NaCl or D5W. Concentra-
tion:
0.5– 1 mg/mL. Rate: Based on patient’s weight (see Route/Dosage sec-
tion). Titrate to desired level of sedation. Assess sedation at regular intervals and
adjust rate up or down by 25– 50% as needed. Dose should also be decreased by
10– 25% every few hours to find minimum effective infusion rate, which prevents
accumulation of midazolam and provides more rapid recovery upon termination.
● Y-Site Compatibility: alemtuzumab, alfentanil, amikacin, amiodarone, anidu-
lafungin, argatroban, atracurium, atropine, aztreonam, benztropine, bivalirudin,
bleomycin, buprenorphine, calcium chloride, calcium gluconate, carboplatin,
carmustine, caspofungin, cefazolin, cefotaxime, cefoxitin, ceftaroline, ceftriax-
one, ciprofloxacin, cisatracurium, cisplatin, cyanocobalamin, cyclophospha-
mide, cyclosporine, cytarabine, dactinomycin, daptomycin, dexmedetomidine, di-
goxin, diltiazem, diphenhydramine, docetaxel, dopamine, doripenem,
doxacurium, doxarubicin hydrochloride, doxycycline, enalaprilat, epinephrine,
epirubicin, eptifibatide, erythromycin lactobionate, esmolol, etomidate, etopo-
side, etoposide phosphate, famotidine, fenoldopam, fentanyl, fluconazole, fludar-
abine, folic acid, gemcitabine, gentamicin, glycopyrrolate, granisetron, heparin,
hydromorphone, idarubicin, ifosfamide, irinotecan, isoproterenol, labetalol, lev-
ofloxacin, lidocaine, linezolid, lorazepam, magnesium sulfate, mannitol, mech-
lorethamine, meperidine, metaraminol, methadone, methoxamine, methyldo-
pate, metoclopramide, metoprolol, metronidazole, milrinone, mitoxantrone,
morphine, multivitamins, mycophenolate, nalbuphine, naloxone, nesiritide, ni-
cardipine, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, norepinephrine, octreotide, ondansetron,
oxacillin, oxaliplatin, oxytocin, paclitaxel, palonosetron, pamidronate, pancuro-
nium, papaverine, pemetrexed, penicillin G potassium, pentamidine, pentazocine,
phentolamine, phenylephrine, phytonadione, potassium chloride, procainamide,
promethazine, propranolol, protamine, pyridoxime, quinupristin/dalfopristin,
ranitidine, remifentanil, rifampin, rocuronium, streptokinase, succinylcholine,
sufentanil, tacrolimus, teniposide, theophylline, thiotepa, tigecycline, tirofiban,
tobramycin, tolazoline, trimetaphan, vancomycin, vasopressin, vecuronium, ver-
apamil, vincristine, vinorelbine, voriconazole, zoledronic acid.
● Y-Site Incompatibility: acyclovir, aminocaproic acid, aminophylline, ampho-
tericin B cholesteryl, amphotericin B colloidal, amphotericin B lipid complex,
amphotericin B liposome, ampicillin, ampicillin/sulbactam, ascorbic acid, aza-
thioprine, cefepime, ceftazidime, cefuroxime, chloramphenicol, dantrolene, dex-
amethasone sodium phosphate, diazepam, diazoxide, epoetin alfa, ertapenem,
fluorouracil, foscarnet, fosphenytoin, furosemide, ganciclovir, indomethacin, ke-
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torolac, methotrexate, micafungin, omeprazole, pantoprazole, pentobarbital,
phenobarbital, phenytoin, piperacillin/tazobactam, potassium acetate, prochlor-
perazine, sodium bicarbonate, thiopental, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
Patient/Family Teaching
● Inform patient that this medication will decrease mental recall of the procedure.
● May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Advise patient to request assistance prior to
ambulation and transfer and to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness
for 24 hr following administration.
● Instruct patient to inform health care professional prior to administration if preg-
nancy is suspected.
● Advise patient to avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants for 24 hr following ad-
ministration of midazolam.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
● Sedation during and amnesia following surgical, diagnostic, and radiologic proce-
dures.
● Sedation and amnesia for mechanically ventilated patients in a critical care setting.
Why was this drug prescribed for your patient?