We compared two available oral formulations of midazolam with respect to sedation score
and plasma midazolam levels in pediatric surgical patients 2–10 yr old. The commercially …

Midazolam is widely used as a preanesthetic medication for children. Prior studies have
used extemporaneous formulations to disguise the bitter taste of IV midazolam and to …

In this study, the authors evaluate the pharmacodynamics, safety, and acceptability of a new
cherry‐flavored oral syrup formulation of midazolam. This randomized, double‐blind …

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the safety, efficacy and feasibility of
oral midazolam premedication in children were evaluated in an ambulatory surgery unit …

Background: We undertook a study to determine the effects of four routes of administation on
the efficacy of midazolam for premedication. Methods: In a randomized double‐blind study …

We studied 30 children, aged 4 to 12 years, undergoing elective circumcision, premedicated
with midazolam 0.5 mg. kg− 1 and atropine 0.02 mg. kg− 1 by mouth. A modified postbox …

Background: Midazolam is a water soluble benzodiazepine which is frequently administered
by intravenous and oral routes in our institution. Its nasal spray has become recently …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate various doses of sublingual midazolam
premedication in children. In our prospective, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial …

The authors compared the acceptance and efficacy of rectal and nasal administration of
midazolam (MDZ) for premedication. Ninety‐five ASA I and II paediatric patients (8 months to …

Midazolam is one of many bitter drugs where provision of a suitable oral paediatric
formulation, particularly in the pre‐anaesthetic setting, remains a challenge. To overcome …