Dexmedine Injection
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Product introduction
Dexmedine 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.
Dexmedine 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.
Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection
- Sedative
Benefits of Dexmedine Injection
In Sedative
Dexmedine Injection helps to calm the activity of the nerves and helps induce a deep state of sleep called sedation. Therefore this medicine acts as a sedative and is used in intensive care units (ICUs) to provide relief to patients and to keep them stress-free. It can also be used to carry out some diagnostic or minor surgical procedures. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setup.
Side effects of Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine
- Dryness in mouth
- Decreased blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
How to use Dexmedine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dexmedine Injection works
Dexmedine Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Dexmedine Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dexmedine 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
Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dexmedine Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dexmedine Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Dexmedine Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dexmedine Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Dexmedine 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
Alpha 2-Adrenoceptor agonists (Anaesthetic)
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Dexmedine Injection for?
Sedative
100%
FAQs
What is Dexmedine Injection used for?
Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection a controlled substance?
Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection approved by FDA?
Yes, Dexmedine Injection approved by FDA
Does Dexmedine Injection cause amnesia?
Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection work?
Dexmedine Injection activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dexmedine Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dexmedine Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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