Anesth used in premed induction & maintenance of general anesth. Basal sedation in diagnostic procedure & local anesth.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM Premed pre-op Adult 0.07-0.1 mg/kg. Elderly & debilitated patient 0.025-0.05 mg/kg to be administered 30 min before induction of anaesth. IVBasal sedation Initially 2.5 mg 5-10 min pre-op. Severe illness Initially 1-1.5 mg. Max total dose: 3.5 mg. Induction of anaesth & conscious sedation 10-15 mg.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepine. Resp insufficiency, acute narrow-angle glaucoma.