What does "midazolam" mean?

A sedative of the benzodiazepine class, used (as the hydrochloride) chiefly as a premedication for anesthesia; 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, C₁₈H₁₃ClFN₃.

What is a synonym for "midazolam"?

Common synonyms include: versed.

How do you pronounce "midazolam"?

Pronounced //mʌɪˈdeɪ.zə(ʊ).lam//.

Midazolam

//mʌɪˈdeɪ.zə(ʊ).lam// noun

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Noun

1
A sedative of the benzodiazepine class, used (as the hydrochloride) chiefly as a premedication for anesthesia; 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, C₁₈H₁₃ClFN₃. uncountable
"I got the vial of midazolam out of the crash trolley and squeezed the contents into the patientʼs mouth."
2
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures wordnet

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"I got the vial of midazolam out of the crash trolley and squeezed the contents into the patientʼs mouth."

Etymology

Blend of (i)midazole + -azepam.

Related phrases

midazolam hydrochloride

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