Dexem 50mcg Injection
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Product introduction
Dexem 50mcg Injection is a prescription medicine used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings. It may also be used for awake sedation during diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Dexem 50mcg Injection is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any medical conditions like slow heart rate, low blood pressure, neurological disorder, severe liver problems, or have ever developed a serious fever after some medicines, especially after taking anesthesia. Your doctor will monitor the cardiac and respiratory state after providing this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, decreased blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not improve with time or worsen. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Dexem 50mcg Injection is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any medical conditions like slow heart rate, low blood pressure, neurological disorder, severe liver problems, or have ever developed a serious fever after some medicines, especially after taking anesthesia. Your doctor will monitor the cardiac and respiratory state after providing this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, decreased blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not improve with time or worsen. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.
Uses of Dexem Injection
- Sedative
Side effects of Dexem Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dexem
- Dryness in mouth
- Decreased blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
How to use Dexem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dexem Injection works
Dexem 50mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Dexem 50mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dexem 50mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dexem 50mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Dexem 50mcg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dexem 50mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dexem 50mcg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Dexem 50mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dexem 50mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Dexem 50mcg Injection is given as an infusion into the veins by healthcare professionals only.
- Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen level during the treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Agonist- Sedative Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Dexem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Although the likelihood is low, concurrent use may cause a slow heart rate.
Monitor your heart rate regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice persistently low heart rate.
Although the likelihood is low, concurrent use may cause a slow heart rate.
Monitor your heart rate regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice persistently low heart rate.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Dexem 50mcg Injection used for?
Dexem 50mcg Injection is used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings (i.e. in initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients or non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures).
Is Dexem 50mcg Injection a controlled substance?
Dexem 50mcg Injection is a sedative that belongs to a class of drugs called centrally active selective 2A agonists.It is not a controlled drug/substance
Is Dexem 50mcg Injection approved by FDA?
Yes, Dexem 50mcg Injection approved by FDA
Does Dexem 50mcg Injection cause amnesia?
Dexem 50mcg Injection is given as an infusion (drip) into veins. It may cause pain at the injection site and low heart rate (bradycardia). It does not cause amnesia.
How does Dexem 50mcg Injection work?
Dexem 50mcg Injection activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.
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Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Country of origin: India
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