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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2026

Review of clinical advances in the procedural sedation application of remimazolam.

Qiwei Wang, Shuancheng Bai

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 authors.

Qiwei WangAffiliated Baotou Clinical College of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Baotou, China.
Shuancheng BaiAffiliated Baotou Clinical College of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Baotou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: With the ongoing advancement of comfort-oriented healthcare, procedural sedation is increasingly applied in clinical practice. As a novel benzodiazepine derivative, remimazolam offers distinct advantages in procedural sedation. This paper aims to thoroughly examine its pharmacological properties and key clinical applications, providing systematic guidance for rational clinical use while promoting further adoption and development of this medication in relevant fields. Methods: Conduct a systematic analysis and summary by examining the pharmacological characteristics of remimazolam, including its mechanism of action and pharmacokinetic properties, and integrating its application scenarios, dosing regimens, and comparative efficacy data across various clinical sedation procedures. Results: Remimazolam, with its unique pharmacological advantages-such as rapid onset, short duration of action, inactive metabolites, and high safety profile-demonstrated excellent sedative efficacy and tolerability in clinical procedural sedation. It effectively meets sedation requirements across diverse procedural settings while exhibiting a low incidence of adverse reactions, thereby offering significant clinical value. Discussion: As a novel benzodiazepine derivative, remimazolam overcomes the limitations of traditional sedatives, offering a new option for procedural sedation in palliative care. Its unique pharmacologic properties ensure rapid onset, controllable duration of action, and high safety, thereby enhancing clinical procedural efficiency and patient experience. This systematic review of its clinical applications provides scientific evidence for the rational and standardized use of remimazolam in clinical practice. Future research should focus on expanding its application in more complex clinical scenarios and conducting long-term safety and efficacy studies to further promote the widespread use of remimazolam in procedural sedation.

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anesthesiabenzodiazepinesproceduralsedationremimazolamsedative

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PMID41808875
PMCPMC12968273

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