- 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.