Amnesia

3. Amnesia: The shorter-acting agents are often employed as premedication for anxiety-provoking and unpleasant procedures, such as endoscopic, bronchoscopic, and certain dental procedures as well as angioplasty. They also cause a form of conscious sedation, allowing the person to be receptive to instructions during these procedures. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine also used for the induction of anesthesia.