midazolam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sedative of the benzodiazepine class, used (as the hydrochloride) chiefly as a premedication for anesthesia; 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, C₁₈H₁₃ClFN₃.

Pronunciation

/mʌɪˈdeɪ.zə(ʊ).lam/ /mɪˈdæz.əˌlæm/

Word forms

midazolam

Etymology

Blend of (i)midazole + -azepam.

Derived words

midazolam hydrochloride
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