Table 1. Chemical structures and pharmacokinetic characteristics of sedation drugs.
Midazolam | Propofol | Ketamine | Dexmedetomidine | |
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Chemical structrure | ||||
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 |