This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
[{'content': 'True about midazolam as inducing agent – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Increase in BP, B. Does not produce pain an IV injection, C. Increase cerebral oxygen consumption, D. Increase peripheral vascular resistance', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Midazolam is the shortest acting benzodiazipine.\nIt is 3 times more potent than diazepam.\nMidazolam is now very commonly used BZD in intraoperative period.\nAdvantages of midazolam over diazepam are :\n\n\nWater based preparation, so injection is painless.\nElimination half life is 2-3 hours, so can be safely used for day care procedures.\nReversal with flumezanil is complete (no resedation).\n\n\nDisadvantages are that decrease in BP and peripheral vascular resistance, respiratory depression and incidence of apnea are higher and more profound than diazepam.', 'role': 'assistant'}]