What Midazolam Is

Midazolam is a fast-acting benzodiazepine used mainly for:

• Sedation

• Pre-medication before surgery/dental procedures

• Short-term treatment of severe insomnia

• Acute seizure management (hospital use)

It is much faster-acting and shorter-lasting than many other benzodiazepines.

What It Is Used For

✔ Sedation before procedures

Often given before minor operations, endoscopy, dental work, etc., to relax the patient and cause light sleep.

✔ Severe short-term insomnia

Sometimes used for temporary sleep problems where other treatments are unsuitable.

✔ Control of seizures (medical emergency use)

Midazolam can be used in hospitals or emergency settings for severe seizures (e.g., status epilepticus).

✔ Premedication for anxiety

May be used to decrease severe anxiety before medical procedures.

⚡ Onset & Duration

• Very fast onset (typically 5–15 minutes orally)

• Short duration compared with other benzodiazepines

• Short half-life (approx. 1.5–3 hours in most adults)

This is why it is often used for procedural sedation.

📦 Midazolam 7.5 mg Tablets (Benquil)

A 7.5 mg dose is commonly used for:

• Oral premedication before procedures

• Short-term insomnia treatment