True about use of midazolam over diazepam is sedation in all except ?
Correct answer: D. Binds to benzodiazepine receptors with 3-4 time more avidly
- A. Less thrombophlebitis due to low solubility in blond
- B. More plasma binding and less toxicity
- C. More potent than diazepam
- D. Binds to benzodiazepine receptors with 3-4 time more avidly
Explanation
Midazolam is more potent than diazepam, more water-soluble in its injectable formulation and produces less venous irritation; it is also highly protein-bound. The claim that it binds benzodiazepine receptors three to four times more avidly is not the standard distinguishing feature and is the exception.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
Practise Central Nervous System Drugs
107 free Central Nervous System Drugs MCQs from Pharmacology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Pharmacology questions like this
Pharmacology is on 7 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.