Comparing Midazolam vs Diazepam Intensol
Midazolam | Diazepam Intensol |
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Midazolam | Diazepam Intensol (diazepam) |
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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 Anxiety, Alcohol Withdrawal, Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication, Seizures, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia, Light Sedation, Muscle Spasm, Status Epilepticus, Tetanus. Diazepam... View more |
Related suggestions Light Sedation
Light Anesthesia
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More about Midazolam | More about Diazepam Intensol (diazepam) | ||||||||
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. |
Diazepam Intensol has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: midazolam side effects in more detail. |
See also: Diazepam Intensol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Nayzilam, Seizalam | Other diazepam brands include: Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Libervant, Valium, Valtoco | ||||||||
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 |
70 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. |
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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 562 drugs are known to interact with midazolam:
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with Diazepam Intensol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 15, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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