Midazolam (Noun)
Meaning
An injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor used midazolam to sedate the anxious patient before the MRI scan.
- Midazolam was administered to the patient via injection to reduce her discomfort during the invasive procedure.
- The patient was given a dose of midazolam to relax and become drowsy before undergoing the surgery.
- To alleviate the patient's distress, the nurse injected a small dose of midazolam into her IV line.
- The physician preferred to use midazolam for minor medical procedures as it allowed patients to quickly recover and return home.