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Intravenously as an agent for: conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy,coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid. Induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be obtained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. Intermittent intravenous administration or continuous infusion for: sedation in intensive care units. Intramuscularly for: preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously as an agent for: conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy,coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid. Induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be obtained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. Intermittent intravenous administration or continuous infusion for: sedation in intensive care units. Intramuscularly for: preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously as an agent for: conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy,coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid. Induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be obtained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. Intermittent intravenous administration or continuous infusion for: sedation in intensive care units. Intramuscularly for: preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously as an agent for: conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy,coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid. Induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be obtained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. Intermittent intravenous administration or continuous infusion for: sedation in intensive care units. Intramuscularly for: preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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