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midazolam and Aggression

midazolam has been researched along with Aggression in 25 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.

Aggression: Behavior which may be manifested by destructive and attacking action which is verbal or physical, by covert attitudes of hostility or by obstructionism.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To examine whether haloperidol plus promethazine is an effective treatment for psychosis-induced aggression."8.93Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis-induced aggression. ( Alexander, J; Allen, MH; Gandhi, P; Huf, G, 2016)
"To examine whether haloperidol plus promethazine is an effective treatment for psychosis induced agitation/aggression."8.85Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis-induced aggression. ( Alexander, J; Allen, MH; Huf, G; Raveendran, NS, 2009)
"To examine whether haloperidol plus promethazine is an effective treatment for psychosis induced agitation/aggression."8.82Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis induced aggression. ( Alexander, J; Allen, MH; Huf, G, 2005)
"Midazolam requires BZD-sensitive α1- and α2-containing GABAA receptors in order to escalate aggression and α2- and α3-containing receptors to reduce social anxiety-like behavior."7.81α2-containing GABA(A) receptors: a requirement for midazolam-escalated aggression and social approach in mice. ( Chen, Y; Chu, A; DeBold, JF; Hwa, LS; Miczek, KA; Newman, EL; Rudolph, U; Smith, KS; Takahashi, A, 2015)
"The aims of this study were to (1) describe behavioral and corticosterone elevations that occur in aggressive mice conditioned to respond for the opportunity to fight another mouse, (2) determine if corticosterone elevations are necessary for operant responding and escalated aggression, and (3) determine if corticosterone elevations alter the aggression-heightening effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)(A) receptor positive modulators."7.73Escalated aggression as a reward: corticosterone and GABA(A) receptor positive modulators in mice. ( DeBold, JF; Fish, EW; Miczek, KA, 2005)
"When droperidol was compared with placebo, for the outcome of tranquillisation or asleep by 30 minutes we found evidence of a clear difference (1 RCT, N = 227, RR 1."6.53Droperidol for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation. ( Khokhar, MA; Rathbone, J, 2016)
"All medications produced a calming effect within one hour of administration, but only olanzapine and haloperidol reduced agitation by less than 10 points, and only olanzapine reduced aggression by less than four points in the first hour."5.15Rapid tranquilization for agitated patients in emergency psychiatric rooms: a randomized trial of olanzapine, ziprasidone, haloperidol plus promethazine, haloperidol plus midazolam and haloperidol alone. ( Baldaçara, L; Cordeiro, DC; Jackoswski, AP; Sanches, M, 2011)
" Midazolam was more rapidly sedating than haloperidol-promethazine, reducing the time people are exposed to aggression."5.10Rapid tranquillisation for agitated patients in emergency psychiatric rooms: a randomised trial of midazolam versus haloperidol plus promethazine. ( , 2003)
"To examine whether haloperidol plus promethazine is an effective treatment for psychosis-induced aggression."4.93Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis-induced aggression. ( Alexander, J; Allen, MH; Gandhi, P; Huf, G, 2016)
"Haloperidol in combination with promethazine, and olanzapine, are effective in psychotic agitation, although haloperidol plus promethazine has a more rapid onset of effect faster; lorazepam is effective in non-psychotic agitation, aggression or excitement as well as in acute agitation of unknown origin."4.87[Rapid tranquillisation; review of the literature and recommendations]. ( Bak, M; Marcelis, M; van Os, J, 2011)
"To examine whether haloperidol plus promethazine is an effective treatment for psychosis induced agitation/aggression."4.85Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis-induced aggression. ( Alexander, J; Allen, MH; Huf, G; Raveendran, NS, 2009)
"To examine whether haloperidol plus promethazine is an effective treatment for psychosis induced agitation/aggression."4.82Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis induced aggression. ( Alexander, J; Allen, MH; Huf, G, 2005)
"Midazolam requires BZD-sensitive α1- and α2-containing GABAA receptors in order to escalate aggression and α2- and α3-containing receptors to reduce social anxiety-like behavior."3.81α2-containing GABA(A) receptors: a requirement for midazolam-escalated aggression and social approach in mice. ( Chen, Y; Chu, A; DeBold, JF; Hwa, LS; Miczek, KA; Newman, EL; Rudolph, U; Smith, KS; Takahashi, A, 2015)
"The aims of this study were to (1) describe behavioral and corticosterone elevations that occur in aggressive mice conditioned to respond for the opportunity to fight another mouse, (2) determine if corticosterone elevations are necessary for operant responding and escalated aggression, and (3) determine if corticosterone elevations alter the aggression-heightening effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)(A) receptor positive modulators."3.73Escalated aggression as a reward: corticosterone and GABA(A) receptor positive modulators in mice. ( DeBold, JF; Fish, EW; Miczek, KA, 2005)
"Midazolam is a relatively short-acting water-soluble benzodiazepine that provides anxiolysis and anterograde amnesia and can be given orally with few adverse effects."2.68Premedication with oral midazolam for voiding cystourethrography in children: safety and efficacy. ( Elder, JS; Longenecker, R, 1995)
"When droperidol was compared with placebo, for the outcome of tranquillisation or asleep by 30 minutes we found evidence of a clear difference (1 RCT, N = 227, RR 1."2.53Droperidol for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation. ( Khokhar, MA; Rathbone, J, 2016)
"Sedation and restlessness in all patients were controlled by midazolam administered intravenously by the attending anaesthesiologist; these parameters were later objectively confirmed by recorded actigrams."2.41The midazolam-induced paradox phenomenon is reversible by flumazenil. Epidemiology, patient characteristics and review of the literature. ( Flaishon, R; Ogorek, D; Szold, O; Weinbroum, AA, 2001)
" Eight patients developed adverse reactions, 3 of which required further evaluation in the emergency department."1.37Safety of deep sedation in an urban oral and maxillofacial surgery training program. ( Braidy, HF; Singh, P; Ziccardi, VB, 2011)
"Midazolam was administered to three mentally retarded patients with acute and refractory aggressivity and violence."1.28Midazolam for aggressivity and violence in three mentally retarded patients. ( Bond, WS; Kurtz, MB; Mandos, LA, 1989)

Research

Studies (25)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (24.00)18.7374
1990's3 (12.00)18.2507
2000's8 (32.00)29.6817
2010's8 (32.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bak, M2
Weltens, I1
Bervoets, C1
De Fruyt, J1
Samochowiec, J1
Fiorillo, A1
Sampogna, G1
Bienkowski, P1
Preuss, WU1
Misiak, B1
Frydecka, D1
Samochowiec, A1
Bak, E1
Drukker, M1
Dom, G1
Newman, EL1
Smith, KS1
Takahashi, A1
Chu, A1
Hwa, LS1
Chen, Y1
DeBold, JF3
Rudolph, U1
Miczek, KA3
Huf, G3
Alexander, J3
Gandhi, P1
Allen, MH3
Khokhar, MA1
Rathbone, J1
Passmore, MJ1
Sheldon, L1
Lax, S1
Wilkins-Ho, M1
Illing, M1
Raveendran, NS1
Isbister, GK1
Calver, LA1
Page, CB1
Stokes, B1
Bryant, JL1
Downes, MA1
Baldaçara, L1
Sanches, M1
Cordeiro, DC1
Jackoswski, AP1
Braidy, HF1
Singh, P1
Ziccardi, VB1
van Os, J1
Marcelis, M1
Chan, WP1
Chilvers, CR1
Gourley, SL1
Yin, W1
Cook, J1
Fish, EW1
Shibata, K1
Kataoka, Y1
Gomita, Y1
Ueki, S1
Rehm, WF1
Beglinger, R1
Becker, M1
Hamza, B1
Heizmann, P1
Schulze, J1
Elder, JS1
Longenecker, R1
Massanari, M1
Novitsky, J1
Reinstein, LJ1
Weinbroum, AA1
Szold, O1
Ogorek, D1
Flaishon, R1
Wroblewski, BA1
Joseph, AB1
Vellucci, SV1
Herbert, J1
Keverne, EB1
Bond, WS1
Mandos, LA1
Kurtz, MB1
Rodgers, RJ1
Waters, AJ1
Graham, MA1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Ketamine Versus Midazolam for Prehospital Agitation[NCT03554915]314 participants (Actual)Observational2017-08-01Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

8 reviews available for midazolam and Aggression

ArticleYear
The pharmacological management of agitated and aggressive behaviour: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists, 2019, Volume: 57

    Topics: Aggression; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Drug Therapy, Combination; H

2019
Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis-induced aggression.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2016, 11-25, Volume: 11

    Topics: Aggression; Benzodiazepines; Drug Therapy, Combination; Haloperidol; Humans; Lorazepam; Midazolam; P

2016
Droperidol for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2016, 12-15, Volume: 12

    Topics: Acute Disease; Aggression; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Droperidol; Haloperidol; Humans; M

2016
Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis-induced aggression.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2009, Jul-08, Issue:3

    Topics: Aggression; Benzodiazepines; Drug Therapy, Combination; Haloperidol; Humans; Lorazepam; Midazolam; O

2009
[Rapid tranquillisation; review of the literature and recommendations].
    Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie, 2011, Volume: 53, Issue:10

    Topics: Aggression; Benzodiazepines; Conscious Sedation; Drug Therapy, Combination; Haloperidol; Humans; Hyp

2011
Haloperidol plus promethazine for psychosis induced aggression.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2005, Jan-25, Issue:1

    Topics: Aggression; Drug Therapy, Combination; Haloperidol; Humans; Lorazepam; Midazolam; Promethazine; Psyc

2005
The midazolam-induced paradox phenomenon is reversible by flumazenil. Epidemiology, patient characteristics and review of the literature.
    European journal of anaesthesiology, 2001, Volume: 18, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged; Aggression; Anesthesia, Epidural; Anesthesia, Spinal; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Female; Flumazenil;

2001
Benzodiazepines and their antagonists: a pharmacoethological analysis with particular reference to effects on "aggression".
    Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews, 1985,Spring, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Aggression; Agonistic Behavior; Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Behavior, Animal; Benzodiazepines; Ben

1985

Trials

5 trials available for midazolam and Aggression

ArticleYear
Randomized controlled trial of intramuscular droperidol versus midazolam for violence and acute behavioral disturbance: the DORM study.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 2010, Volume: 56, Issue:4

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Aggression; Double-Blind Method; Droperidol; Drug Therapy, Combination; Emerge

2010
Rapid tranquilization for agitated patients in emergency psychiatric rooms: a randomized trial of olanzapine, ziprasidone, haloperidol plus promethazine, haloperidol plus midazolam and haloperidol alone.
    Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999), 2011, Volume: 33, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Bipolar Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Dru

2011
Rapid tranquillisation for agitated patients in emergency psychiatric rooms: a randomised trial of midazolam versus haloperidol plus promethazine.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2003, Sep-27, Volume: 327, Issue:7417

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Drug Therapy, Combination; Emergency Service, Hospital; Emergency Services, Psych

2003
Premedication with oral midazolam for voiding cystourethrography in children: safety and efficacy.
    AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 1995, Volume: 164, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Affect; Aggression; Anger; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Misuse of midazolam.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1988, Volume: 49, Issue:6

    Topics: Acute Disease; Aggression; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Midazolam; Psychomotor Agitation; Psych

1988

Other Studies

12 other studies available for midazolam and Aggression

ArticleYear
α2-containing GABA(A) receptors: a requirement for midazolam-escalated aggression and social approach in mice.
    Psychopharmacology, 2015, Volume: 232, Issue:23

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety; Benzodiazepines; Fear; Female; Male; Mice; Mice,

2015
Oral midazolam for dementia-related response agitation.
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2009, Volume: 57, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged, 80 and over; Aggression; Alzheimer Disease; Female; Humans; Hypnotics an

2009
Safety of deep sedation in an urban oral and maxillofacial surgery training program.
    Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2011, Volume: 69, Issue:8

    Topics: Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Adult; Age Factors; Aggression; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Ambulatory Surgical

2011
Induction of anaesthesia in the home.
    Anaesthesia and intensive care, 2002, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Anesthesia; Anesthetics, Dissociative; Home Care Services, Hospital-Based; Humans

2002
Benzodiazepines and heightened aggressive behavior in rats: reduction by GABA(A)/alpha(1) receptor antagonists.
    Psychopharmacology, 2005, Volume: 178, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Aggression; Agonistic Behavior; Animals; Arousal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; GABA Modulators;

2005
Escalated aggression as a reward: corticosterone and GABA(A) receptor positive modulators in mice.
    Psychopharmacology, 2005, Volume: 182, Issue:1

    Topics: Aggression; Agonistic Behavior; Animals; Arousal; Conditioning, Operant; Corticosterone; Dose-Respon

2005
Localization of the site of the anticonflict action of benzodiazepines in the amygdaloid nucleus of rats.
    Brain research, 1982, Feb-25, Volume: 234, Issue:2

    Topics: Aggression; Amygdala; Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Chlordiazepoxide; Diazepam; Hum

1982
[Use of benzodiazepines in swine].
    Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift, 1982, Apr-15, Volume: 95, Issue:8

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Clonazepam

1982
Paradoxical reactions in children associated with midazolam use during endoscopy.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1997, Volume: 36, Issue:12

    Topics: Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; Aggression; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Anti-An

1997
Intramuscular midazolam for treatment of acute seizures or behavioral episodes in patients with brain injuries.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1992, Volume: 55, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Brain Injuries; Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic; Humans; Injections, Intramuscular; Male

1992
The effect of midazolam and beta-carboline carboxylic acid ethyl ester on behaviour, steroid hormones and central monoamine metabolites in social groups of talapoin monkeys.
    Psychopharmacology, 1986, Volume: 90, Issue:3

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Carbolines; Cercopithecidae; Homovanillic Acid; Hormones; Hydrocortisone; Hydro

1986
Midazolam for aggressivity and violence in three mentally retarded patients.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1989, Volume: 146, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Female; Humans; Intellectual Disability; Male; Midazolam; Violence

1989