Clinical Pharmacology of Midazolam in Neonates and Children: Effect of Disease—A Review

Midazolam is a benzodiazepine with rapid onset of action and short duration of effect. In healthy neonates the half-life (t1/2) and the clearance (Cl) are 3.3-fold longer and 3.7-fold smaller, respectively, than in adults. The volume of distribution (Vd) is 1.1 L/kg both in neonates and adults. Mida...

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Main Author: Gian Maria Pacifici
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/309342
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