Comparing Midazolam vs Cisatracurium
Midazolam | Cisatracurium |
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Midazolam | Cisatracurium |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Light Sedation, Light Anesthesia, ICU Agitation, Seizures, Status Epilepticus. midazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anesthesia, Light Anesthesia. cisatracurium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Light Anesthesia
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More about Midazolam | More about Cisatracurium | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Midazolam has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 141 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: midazolam side effects in more detail. |
See also: cisatracurium side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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View all cisatracurium prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Nayzilam, Seizalam | Nimbex | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
0.36 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 562 drugs are known to interact with midazolam:
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A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with cisatracurium:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
October 15, 1998 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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