Sedeto 100mcg Injection
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Product introduction
Sedeto 100mcg 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.
Sedeto 100mcg 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.
Sedeto 100mcg 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 Sedeto Injection
- Sedative
Benefits of Sedeto Injection
In Sedative
Sedeto 100mcg 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 Sedeto 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 Sedeto
- Dryness in mouth
- Decreased blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
How to use Sedeto Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Sedeto Injection works
Sedeto 100mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Sedeto 100mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sedeto 100mcg 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
Sedeto 100mcg 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 Sedeto 100mcg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sedeto 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sedeto 100mcg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Sedeto 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sedeto 100mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Sedeto 100mcg 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
FAQs
Q. What is Sedeto 100mcg Injection used for?
Sedeto 100mcg 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).
Q. Is Sedeto 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?
Sedeto 100mcg Injection is a sedative that belongs to a class of drugs called centrally active selective 2A agonists.It is not a controlled drug/substance
Q. Is Sedeto 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?
Yes, Sedeto 100mcg Injection approved by FDA
Q. Does Sedeto 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?
Sedeto 100mcg 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.
Q. How does Sedeto 100mcg Injection work?
Sedeto 100mcg Injection activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.
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Name: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Address: Plot No 264, Patrika Nagar Madhapur, Hitech City Hyderabad, Telangana India - 500081
Country of origin: India
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