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Intravenously (IV) as an agent for: . - conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy, coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid . - induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be attained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. .,Intermittent IV administration or continuous infusion for: . - sedation in intensive care units, intermittent administration or continuous infusion.,Intramuscularly (IM) for: . - preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously (IV) as an agent for: . - conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy, coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid . - induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be attained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. .,Intermittent IV administration or continuous infusion for: . - sedation in intensive care units, intermittent administration or continuous infusion.,Intramuscularly (IM) for: . - preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously (IV) as an agent for: . - conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy, coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid . - induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be attained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. .,Intermittent IV administration or continuous infusion for: . - sedation in intensive care units, intermittent administration or continuous infusion.,Intramuscularly (IM) for: . - preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously (IV) as an agent for: . - conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy, coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid . - induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be attained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. .,Intermittent IV administration or continuous infusion for: . - sedation in intensive care units, intermittent administration or continuous infusion.,Intramuscularly (IM) for: . - preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously (IV) as an agent for: . - conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy, coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid . - induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be attained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. .,Intermittent IV administration or continuous infusion for: . - sedation in intensive care units, intermittent administration or continuous infusion.,Intramuscularly (IM) for: . - preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intravenously (IV) as an agent for: . - conscious sedation prior to short surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy, coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation, either alone or in conjunction with an opioid . - induction of anaesthesia preliminary to administration of other anaesthetic agents. With the use of an opioid premedicant, induction of anaesthesia can be attained with a narrower dose range and in a shorter period of time. .,Intermittent IV administration or continuous infusion for: . - sedation in intensive care units, intermittent administration or continuous infusion.,Intramuscularly (IM) for: . - preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness or drowsiness and relief of apprehension) and to impair memory of perioperative events
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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