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Hostility and hallucinations as a consequence of midazolam administration
1Department of Pharmacy, Wyandotte Hospital, MI 48192.
DICP : the Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Midazolam, a common sedative, may trigger psychotic reactions like hallucinations and hostility in some patients. Alternative premedication, like meperidine, did not cause adverse behavioral changes in this case study.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Midazolam is a widely used benzodiazepine for procedural sedation.
- Adverse psychiatric events are rare but possible side effects of midazolam.
- Understanding drug-induced psychosis is crucial for patient safety.