- For induction of general anesthesia.
 - For preoperative sedation (induction of sleepiness and relief of apprehension) and also to impair memory of preoperative events.
 - As an agent for conscious sedation prior to diagnostic procedures e.g. bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, endoscopy, coronary angiography & cardiac catheterization.
 - In combination with nitrous oxide and oxygen (balanced anesthesia) for short surgical procedures.
 - For continuous sedation in patients in intensive care.
 
