Etomidate is an ultra-short acting non-barbiturate hypnotic with no analgesic effects and limited cardiovascular and respiratory effects
ETOMIDATE (AMIDATE) / HYPNOTIC Indications
Induce sedation for RSI
ETOMIDATE (AMIDATE) / HYPNOTIC Contraindications
NONE
ETOMIDATE (AMIDATE) / HYPNOTIC Precautions
1. Marked hypotension
2. Severe asthma
3. Severe cardiovascular disease
ETOMIDATE (AMIDATE) / HYPNOTIC Dosage/Route
0.1 - 0.3mg/kg IV over 15-30 sec
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (LIBRIUM)
- Sedative/Hypnotic
Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine derivative that produces mild sedation and anti-convulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant, and prolonged hypnotic effects
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (LIBRIUM) INDICATIONS
Severe anxiety and tension, acute alcohol withdrawl symptoms (DTs)
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (LIBRIUM) CONTRAINDICATOINS
Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, pregnant, nursing mothers, children under 6
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (LIBRIUM) PRECAUTIONS
Primary depressive disorders or psychoses, acute alcohol intoxication