midazolam

midazolam
mid·azo·lam mi-'dā-zō-.lam, 'mi-dā- n a benzodiazepine tranquilizer administered in the form of its hydrochloride C18H13ClFN3·HCl esp. to produce sedation before an operation

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n.
a benzodiazepines drug used as a sedative for minor surgery, as a premedication, and to induce general anaesthesia. It is administered by injection. Possible side-effects include headache, dizziness, and difficulty in breathing. Trade name: Hypnovel.

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mid·azo·lam (midґa-zo-lam″) a benzodiazepine used as an antianxiety agent and muscle relaxant. It is stronger than diazepam but otherwise similar in actions and properties; administered intravenously or intramuscularly.

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