name: | Remimazolam |
ATC code: | N05CD14 | route: | intravenous |
n-compartments | 3 |
Remimazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of procedural sedation and general anesthesia. It is distinguished by its rapid metabolism via tissue esterases and is approved for use in several countries for procedural sedation and general anesthesia.
Pharmacokinetic parameters in healthy adult subjects (male and female) following single and multiple intravenous doses.
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