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. 2016 Jun 30;16(2):89–94. doi: 10.17245/jdapm.2016.16.2.89

Table 1. Chemical structures and pharmacokinetic characteristics of sedation drugs.

Midazolam Propofol Ketamine Dexmedetomidine
Chemical structrure graphic file with name jdapm-16-89-g001.jpg graphic file with name jdapm-16-89-g002.jpg graphic file with name jdapm-16-89-g003.jpg graphic file with name jdapm-16-89-g004.jpg
Aqueous solubility High (at pH < 4) Low Low Low
Low (at pH > 4)
Distribution half-life 6-15 min 2-8 min 10-15 min 6 min
Elimination half-life 1.7-3.5 h 4-7 h 2-3 h 2-3 h