Comparing Nitrous Oxide vs Versed
| Nitrous oxide | Versed (midazolam) |
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| Nitrous oxide | Versed (midazolam) |
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Nitrous oxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia. Versed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Versed (midazolam) | ||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Versed has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
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Other midazolam brands include: Nayzilam, Seizalam | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Unknown
CSA Schedule is unknown. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Nitrous oxide:
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A total of 576 drugs are known to interact with Versed:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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October 15, 1998 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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