A pre-operative composition for sedation or analgesia is used to sedate a patient before a medical procedure. The pre-operative composition is formulated to prevent negative effects felt by the patient after the medical procedure. The pre-operative composition includes dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and some kind of pharmaceutical carrier. The pre-operative composition can be administered in a variety of methods to the patient. The preferred method of administering the pre-operative composition is either orally or by a syringe.
