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A common hypnotic, sedative and anxiolytic benzodiazepine. High doses may cause amnesia and loss of inhibitions. Unusually, it is water soluble, and commonly used as a premedication for sedation as the solubility makes it better for IV use than other benzodiazepines.
Dosage
Insufflated
Common: 7-15mg
Light: 3-7mg
Strong: 15-25mg
Intramuscular
Common: 5-12mg
Light: 3-5mg
Strong: 12-25mg
Intravenous
Common: 5-10mg
Light: 2.5-5mg
Strong: 10-20mg
Oral
Common: 10-15mg
Light: 5-10mg
Strong: 15-30mg.
Rectal
Common: 7-15mg
Light: 3-7mg
Duration
Onset: undefined minutes
Duration: 4-8 hours
After effects: 1-12 hours
Timeline
Peak
4-8 hours
After
1-12 hours
010h20h
Typical
Extended range
Effects
AnxiolyticSedativeMuscle RelaxantAmnesiaDystaxiaHypnotic
Avoid
All other CNS depressants.