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midazolam and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

midazolam has been researched along with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in 4 studies

Midazolam: A short-acting hypnotic-sedative drug with anxiolytic and amnestic properties. It is used in dentistry, cardiac surgery, endoscopic procedures, as preanesthetic medication, and as an adjunct to local anesthesia. The short duration and cardiorespiratory stability makes it useful in poor-risk, elderly, and cardiac patients. It is water-soluble at pH less than 4 and lipid-soluble at physiological pH.
midazolam : An imidazobenzodiazepine that is 4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine which is substituted by a methyl, 2-fluorophenyl and chloro groups at positions 1, 6 and 8, respectively.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The mean dosage for midazolam was 18."1.32Use of sedation to relieve refractory symptoms in dying patients. ( Blitz-Lindeque, J; Bridge, D; Cameron, D, 2004)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (25.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ti, L1
Hayashi, K1
Kaplan, K1
Suwannawong, P1
Wood, E1
Montaner, J1
Kerr, T1
Cameron, D1
Bridge, D1
Blitz-Lindeque, J1
Gilson, I1
Busalacchi, M1
Crisp, CB1
Gannon, R1
Knauft, F1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for midazolam and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ArticleYear
HIV test avoidance among people who inject drugs in Thailand.
    AIDS and behavior, 2013, Volume: 17, Issue:7

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; AIDS Serodiagnosis; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Develo

2013
Use of sedation to relieve refractory symptoms in dying patients.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 2004, Volume: 94, Issue:6

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Communication; Conscious Sedatio

2004
Marijuana for intractable hiccups.
    Lancet (London, England), 1998, Jan-24, Volume: 351, Issue:9098

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Cannabis; Hiccup; Humans; Male; Marijuana S

1998
Continuous infusion of midazolam hydrochloride to control status epilepticus.
    Clinical pharmacy, 1988, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Aged; Female; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Midazolam; Nafcill

1988