Lorazepam (Ativan), Midazolam (Versed) - IV, Midazolam (Versed) - PO Varying durations of action - Due to differences in half-life
by MSA Rosli 2024Theoretically, the elimination half-life of midazolam (the length of time required for the concentration of midazolam to decrease to half
Both midazolam and lorazepam may be used for sedation by continuous intravenous infusion. Theoretically, midazolam is preferable for its short elimination half-life but, in practice, during long-term infusion the half-life is extended and, with impairment of hepatic and renal function, the half-life of midazolam is further extended.
Lorazepam (Ativan), Midazolam (Versed) - IV, Midazolam (Versed) - PO - Due to differences in half-life, active metabolites, and drug
Lorazepam (ativan ). Intermediate half-life. Prolonged infusions have Midazolam (versed ). Intermediate half-life. Intubated patients
midazolam. Many long-acting Midazolam, triazolam; Intermediate-acting – median half-life of hours; Alprazolam, lorazepam, oxazepam
midazolam. Many long-acting Midazolam, triazolam; Intermediate-acting – median half-life of hours; Alprazolam, lorazepam, oxazepam
Lorazepam (Ativan), Midazolam (Versed) - IV, Midazolam (Versed) - PO - Due to differences in half-life, active metabolites, and drug
half-life of midazolam by 1.5 – 1.8- fold. Page 12 In young healthy volunteers, the elimination half-life of midazolam ranges from 1.5 - 2.5 hours.
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