Premed before induction of anesth. Basal sedation before diagnostic or surgical interventions. Induction & conscious sedation.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IMPre-op medAdult 0.07-0.1 mg/kg. Elderly & debilitated patient 0.025-0.05 mg/kg to be administered 30 min before induction of anesth. 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 anesth & conscious sedation 10-15 mg.
Contraindications
Hypersentivity to benzodiazepines. History of acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Intrathecal or epidural administration. Premature infant.
Special Precautions
Elderly or debilitated patients w/ chronic renal failure, CHF. Impaired hepatic function, myasthenia gravis. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery at least 12 hr after IV administration. Pregnancy & lactation. Infant & neonate. Childn <18 yr.
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