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Sublingual premedication with brotizolam.

M Laub1, K Espersen, E Ejlersen

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Sublingual brotizolam provided superior sedation and patient satisfaction compared to oral diazepam for minor gynecological surgery. Both drugs were safe and effective for outpatient premedication.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Preoperative anxiety and sedation are critical for patient comfort and surgical outcomes.
  • Benzodiazepines are commonly used for premedication, but their comparative efficacy requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the perioperative sedative effects and patient satisfaction of sublingual brotizolam versus oral diazepam as premedication for minor gynecological surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy study involving 62 patients (18-60 years) undergoing minor gynecological surgery.
  • Assessed auditory continued response time (ACRT), coma scale, anxiety scale, and patient satisfaction.
  • Compared brotizolam (0.25-0.50 mg sublingually) with diazepam (5-10 mg orally).

Main Results:

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  • Brotizolam significantly enhanced sedation at one hour post-premedication, evidenced by ACRT (P < 0.01) and coma scale (P < 0.05).
  • Patients receiving brotizolam reported higher satisfaction with premedication effects (P < 0.05).
  • Sedation levels returned to baseline by seven hours, with all patients able to ambulate freely.

Conclusions:

  • Sublingual brotizolam is an effective premedicant for outpatient minor gynecological surgery.
  • Brotizolam offers a favorable alternative to diazepam, providing improved sedation and patient satisfaction.
  • Both agents demonstrate a good safety profile for outpatient use.