A new sedative drug remimazolam was studied for patients undergoing colonoscopy, and may serve as a viable alternative to other available sedatives, according to an EndoNurse report.
Remimazolam is a benzodiazepine-type sedative that was developed using molecular-level techniques. A recent study showed the drug to have a faster onset, more predictable effects and shorter recovery time for patients than other drugs used during colonoscopy.
A study on the drug was published in the most recent issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
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Remimazolam is a benzodiazepine-type sedative that was developed using molecular-level techniques. A recent study showed the drug to have a faster onset, more predictable effects and shorter recovery time for patients than other drugs used during colonoscopy.
A study on the drug was published in the most recent issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
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5 Key Trends in GI/Endoscopy
The Latest in GI Cancer: Q&A With Dr. Neville Bamji of New York Gastroenterology Associates