Question 1

side effex of midazolam?

Accepted Answer

Low BP, apnea, etc.: Midazolam/versed is a fast acting medication (related to benzodiazepines) that works on the GABA receptors.  Used peri-operatively to produce sedation and retrograde amnesia (helps you forget pain).  Because it has a short half-life (1.5 to 3 hours), it is often preferred over diazepam.  Side effects can include oxygen desaturation, lowered blood pressure, respiratory depression, and GI distress.

Question 2

could i have versed allergies?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Very unlikely to be a "true" allergy, especially a life threatening one.  One may experience an unpleasant reaction to versed but even this is unlikely when given in the appropriate dose.

Question 3

how long does versed show up on a drug screen?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It may show up on a drug screen, but its half life is very short and the drug is gone from your body within 24 hours almost entirely.

Question 4

how does a  iv injection of versed make you act?

Accepted Answer

Sleepy and happy: In most of the patients it will make them sleepy, happy and they will not remember what happened to them after they got the drug until they wake up. As with all benzodiazepines a small group might experience exitation.

Question 5

can versed cause problems if you have pheochromocytoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Versed by itself is a sedative and had calming effect so it should not affect pheo. However, it is usually used for a procedure which can b stressful to the system and this can certainly affect pheo.

Question 6

what is the difference between versed and general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Versed can: Be construed as conscious sedation, whereas general anesthesia implies laryngeal mask or endotracheal intubation to control air way.

Question 7

is versed a dangerous drug for colonoscopy? what are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Experience counts...: Conscious sedation often combines versed (sleep agent that induces amnesia) with narcotic (typically fentanyl) with resulting prolonged sleepiness  after your procedure. Mac (monitored anesthesia care) relies instead on Propofol (a rapid onset drug that wears off within minutes). Any sedative's risks are best reduced by close supervision by a qualified practitioner ; appropriate patient selection.

Question 8

i'm going to have versed general sedation is there side effects from that?

Accepted Answer

Sleepiness, mainly: Versed (midazolam) is a medication in the same family as valium. It helps relax you and provides sedation for procedures such as endoscopy or minor surgery. It can be used before general anesthesia as a premedication to help you relax. Usually the only effects are drowsiness and amnesia. If you are having general anesthesia, other drugs will be needed in addition.

Question 9

would you give a four-year old child midazolam in order to have his cavity filled?

Accepted Answer

At the hospital: Midazolam is safe when the child is being monitored.  Sedation in a child may be unexpectedly problematic.  In my view, pediatric sedation should only be performed in the hospital with full monitoring and emergency staff and equipment.

Question 10

can you give a 2 year old child versed in order to have his hearing tested reliably?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Versed is a sedative and an amnesiac so the person is sleepy and can't remember what happened. I see no value in using this to get a hearing test.

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