Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MidazolamVersedNursingConsiderations     Generic Name midazolam

Trade Name Versed

Indication sedation, conscious sedation, anesthesia, status epilepticus

Action acts to produce CNS depression, may be mediated by GABA

Therapeutic Class antianxiety agent, sedative/hypnotics

Pharmacologic Class Benzodiazepine

Nursing Considerations • assess level of sedation during and for 2-6 hours following
• monitor blood pressure, pulse, respirations during IV administration
• may lead to apnea, cardiac arrest, respiratory depression
• antidote for overdose is Romazicon (flumazenil)