I am a research whore, is this new to y'all?

[clex_monkie89]

Not a meta. Not a review. Facts taken from places on something from this episode.



So Mahone takes Midazolam. 1500 milligrams every thirty days. I'm sure all y'all new I'd go check this shit out, right?

Midazolam, (marketed under brand names Versed®, Hypnovel® and Dormicum®, pronounced m?'dæz?læm) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It has powerful anxiolytic, amnestic, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant and sedative properties.

Midazolam is frequently used (usually in combination with other agents, such as morphine) by anesthesiologists for sedating patients prior to surgery or other invasive medical procedures, such as endoscopy. The patient typically does not actually lose consciousness, but may lose the ability to form memories (anterograde amnesia).

Due to its high potency and fast onset of effects, it is rarely prescribed outside of hospitals. An exception is buccal midazolam, used for the rapid treatment of prolonged seizures. This is an off-label use usage of midazolam, although it has become increasingly common. When using it for this purpose, the drug is squirted slowly between the gums and the inside of the cheek, where it is absorbed directly into the blood stream.

• Intramuscular or intravenous:
  • Preoperative sedation, anxiolysis, amnesia,
  • Treatment of epileptic seizures.
• Intravenous:
  • For sedation, anxiolysis, and amnesia prior to endoscopic procedures. Often used in combination with other CNS depressants.
  • For general anesthesia, often in combination with other anesthetic agents.
• Continuous I.V. infusion:
  • For sedation of intubated patients in an intensive care setting.

Midazolam is categorized as a Schedule IV controlled substance, meaning it has low abuse potential compared to substances such as hydrocodone or oxycodone. As a benzodiazepine it shares similar side effects to other members of this drug family, however it is far less often abused given the ready availability of alternatives, and its primary use in hospital settings only. The mild amnesia caused by this drug is a side effect commonly used for its effect as a 'pre-med' before surgery. Rapid infusion of midazolam may cause transient apnea, and occasionally, respiratory arrest.

[Source]

It has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxent properties. It is used in the treatment of epileptic seizures.

"Midazolam may cause some people to feel drowsy, tired, or weak for 1 or 2 days after it has been given. It may also cause problems with coordination and one's ability to think. [...]"

[Consumer Drug Reference 2002]

Huh. "May also cause problems with coordination and one's ability to think." Hm. Interesting.


Thoughts anyone?

Comments

[resounding-echo.livejournal.com]

It's too late to have thoughts, but I wanted to thank you for researching this! :gives you researching toys: I'll have to come back once you've all fanwanked this. :D

[clex_monkie89.livejournal.com]

It's my pleasure hon, I love me some Geeky Research.

[ferrynheit.livejournal.com]

Perhaps this is why he couldn't find Shales. That damn drug! It's tearing his life apart! *stages intervention*

But sillyness aside, those are some pretty serious-sounding side effects. Especially when you consider Mahone. He's practically a genius. He's figuring out Michael when no one else could.

Yeah, I don't much to add. Just that it is, indeed, interesting.

I just re-read this: "May also cause problems with coordination[...]" I was thinking that could be a good scene later down the line. When Mahone actually comes face-to-face with Michael and has to draw his gun, and because Michael tries to run or does something movement-wise, Mahone has to shoot, but because of the Midazolam, he misses. Oh, he'd be so pissed at himself. He'd get even crazier. Michael would get away and Mahone would blow a fucking gasket.

Anyway, I just have to add: Your journal is nauseatingly bright. I mean, white? WTF? Where's the Clex I used to know? *hurts from the loss*

:P

I still love the header. *pets J & J*