Midazolam
8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl- 4H-Imidazo(1,5-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine
CAS number 59467-70-8	ATC code N05CD08
Chemical formula	C18H13ClFN3
Molecular weight	325.773
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Midazolam, also known by the trade names Versed®, Hypnovel® and Dormicum®, is a benzodiazepine drug with an imidazole structure. Used commonly as an anxiolytic, amnesiac and sedative, this medication provides an effect similar to diazepam, but with a quicker onset and shorter duration.

This medication is frequently used by anesthesiologists for sedating patients prior to surgery, as well as for other invasive medical procedures such as colonoscopy.

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