Mechanism of Action: midazolam is a high-alert drug that is part of the class of medications cause benzodiazapines. It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Onset: 60 to 90 seconds
Duration: 15 to 30 minutes
Warning: May cause respiratory depression, apnea, hypotension, paradoxical agitation, slow onset, variable response