ICU Drugs
Midazolam
Dose
Sedation 0.02–0.1 mg/kg IV; infusion 0.02–0.2 mg/kg/h. Seizure 10 mg buccal/IM
Use
Procedural sedation, status epilepticus, ICU sedation.
Monitoring
RR, GCS, BP.
Side effects
- • Respiratory depression
- • Hypotension
- • Tolerance
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
