A potent narcotic. If patient is extubated, watch respiratory status closely since apnea is commmon. Less potent but longer lasting than fentanyl. Also a potential cause of apnea, and also reversible with naloxone.
Liver toxicity is rare at normal dosages.
A potent short acting benzodiazepine. May cause respiratory depression or hypotension, so monitor patient closely during use. Not useful for painful procedures, but great for CT scans and BAER screens.