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What drug is given in the gluteus to sedate you prior to egg retrieval for ivf?
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Many but: Versed comes to mind, a water soluble benzodiazepine.
Answered 10/14/2013
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Sedation: There are a number of intramuscular medications that can be used for sedation or pain control for in-office procedures. Most of these medications are either narcotics or narcotic-nsaid combinations. There is not one universal medication that is used in all circumstances.
Answered 10/14/2013
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