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Remimazolam

Generic Name
Remimazolam
Brand Names
Byfavo
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H19BrN4O2
CAS Number
308242-62-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7V4A8U16MB

Overview

Remimazolam is an ultra short-acting benzodiazepine used in the induction and maintenance of sedation during short (<30 minute) procedures. Recent trends in anesthesia-related drug development have touted the benefits of so-called "soft drugs" - these agents, such as remifentanil, are designed to be metabolically fragile and thus susceptible to rapid biotransformation and elimination as inactive metabolites. These "soft drugs" are useful in the context of surgical procedures, wherein a rapid onset/offset is desirable, enabling anesthesiologists to manipulate drug concentrations as needed. Remimazolam was the first "soft" benzodiazepine analog to be developed and was approved for use by the FDA in July 2020 under the brand name Byfavo.

Background

Remimazolam is an ultra short-acting benzodiazepine used in the induction and maintenance of sedation during short (<30 minute) procedures. Recent trends in anesthesia-related drug development have touted the benefits of so-called "soft drugs" - these agents, such as remifentanil, are designed to be metabolically fragile and thus susceptible to rapid biotransformation and elimination as inactive metabolites. These "soft drugs" are useful in the context of surgical procedures, wherein a rapid onset/offset is desirable, enabling anesthesiologists to manipulate drug concentrations as needed. Remimazolam was the first "soft" benzodiazepine analog to be developed and was approved for use by the FDA in July 2020 under the brand name Byfavo.

Indication

Remimazolam is indicated for the induction and maintenance of procedural sedation in adults undergoing procedures lasting 30 minutes or less.

Associated Conditions

  • Procedural Sedation

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Sponsor
2024/04/24
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
2024/04/11
Not Applicable
Recruiting
2024/03/27
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Beijing Chao Yang Hospital
2024/03/27
Phase 4
Recruiting
2024/03/12
Phase 4
Completed
Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
2024/02/29
Not Applicable
Recruiting
2024/02/23
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Yeungnam University Hospital
2024/02/14
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2024/01/30
Phase 2
Recruiting
2024/01/24
Phase 3
Completed

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