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midazolam and Heroin Abuse

midazolam has been researched along with Heroin Abuse in 7 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Midazolam injection was associated independently with various risk factors for injection-related complications."1.39High rates of midazolam injection and associated harms in Bangkok, Thailand. ( Hayashi, K; Kaplan, K; Kerr, T; Suwannawong, P; Ti, L; Wood, E, 2013)
"Withdrawal symptoms were still present 24 h after detoxification and 80% of the patients relapsed during a 6-month follow-up."1.30Ultra-rapid opiate detoxification using deep sedation with oral midazolam: short and long-term results. ( Bertschy, G; Cucchia, AT; Ferrero, F; Monnat, M; Spagnoli, J, 1998)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (57.14)18.2507
2000's1 (14.29)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Werb, D1
Hayashi, K3
Fairbairn, N1
Kaplan, K3
Suwannawong, P3
Lai, C1
Kerr, T3
Ti, L2
Wood, E2
Montaner, J1
Legarda, JJ1
Gossop, M1
Loimer, N1
Hofmann, P1
Chaudhry, H1
Cucchia, AT1
Monnat, M1
Spagnoli, J1
Ferrero, F1
Bertschy, G1
Wilson, LB1
DeMaria, PA1
Kane, HL1
Reining, KM1

Reviews

1 review available for midazolam and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
Anesthesia-assisted rapid opiate detoxification: a new procedure in the postanesthesia care unit.
    Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, 1999, Volume: 14, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anesthesia, General; Anesthetics, Intravenous; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Male; Midazolam; Na

1999

Other Studies

6 other studies available for midazolam and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
Drug use patterns among Thai illicit drug injectors amidst increased police presence.
    Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy, 2009, Jul-21, Volume: 4

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Opioid; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cross-Sectional Studies; Drug and Narc

2009
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
High rates of midazolam injection and associated harms in Bangkok, Thailand.
    Addiction (Abingdon, England), 2013, Volume: 108, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Heroin; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives;

2013
A 24-h inpatient detoxification treatment for heroin addicts: a preliminary investigation.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 1994, Volume: 35, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Conscious Sedation; Drug Administration Schedule; Follow-Up Studies; Gu

1994
Ultrashort noninvasive opiate detoxification.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 150, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Male; Midazolam; Naloxone; Naltrexone; Ondansetron; Substance With

1993
Ultra-rapid opiate detoxification using deep sedation with oral midazolam: short and long-term results.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 1998, Nov-01, Volume: 52, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Anesthesia, General; Clonidine; Drug Therapy, Combination;

1998