Midazolam (Versed) Nursing Considerations

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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)