North East and North Cumbria
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15 Anaesthesia
15-01-04-01 Benzodiazepines

Diazepam
Formulary
  • 2mg, 5mg tablets – 10mg tablets should no longer be used.
  • 2mg in 5ml oral solution.
  • 10mg in 2ml injection (plain & emulsion) Red Traffic Light.
    • For use in epilepsy see section 4.8.2 and use in anxiety see
      section 4.1.2.


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Lorazepam
Formulary
  • See section 04.01.02.

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Midazolam
Formulary
  • 5mg in 5ml, 10mg in 2ml injections
  • 50mg in 50ml prefilled syringes - ITU use only 
  • Intranasal midazolam 40mg/ml + lidocaine 20mg/ml 
    • approved for use prior to cannulation for adult patients with
      special needs receiving dental treatment under IV sedation.
  • Miprosed® 5mg in 1ml (7.5ml) oral solution is approved for use as a sedative and pre-medication in children 

Palliative care

  • 10mg/2ml injection Green

 


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Temazepam
Formulary
  • see section 04.01.01

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Alimemazine
Formulary
  • 30mg/5ml syrup.
    • see section 03.04.01 for other formulations.

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