Dexmedetomidine

Information about Dexmedetomidine

Dexmedetomidine Uses

Dexmedetomidine is used as sedative.

How Dexmedetomidine works

Dexmedetomidine works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.

Common side effects of Dexmedetomidine

Decreased blood pressure, Dryness in mouth, Slow heart rate
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Dr. Swati Mishra
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Last updated
04 Dec 2024 | 05:45 AM (UTC)

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Available Medicine for Dexmedetomidine

DexemThemis Medicare Ltd
₹242 to ₹6904 variant(s)
XamdexAbbott
₹250 to ₹10663 variant(s)
Johnson'sJNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd.
₹25 to ₹1413067 variant(s)
DextomidNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹212 to ₹6704 variant(s)
DexmedineSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹241 to ₹6353 variant(s)
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₹5551 variant(s)
Dex KAishwarya Healthcare
₹242 to ₹8403 variant(s)
AlphadexFusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹3301 variant(s)
DexmetoMiracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹242 to ₹6702 variant(s)
SedetoCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹4291 variant(s)

Expert advice for Dexmedetomidine

  • Dexmedetomidine 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.

Frequently asked questions for Dexmedetomidine

Dexmedetomidine

Q. What is Dexmedetomidine used for?

Dexmedetomidine 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 Dexmedetomidine a controlled substance?

Dexmedetomidine 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 Dexmedetomidine approved by FDA?

Yes, Dexmedetomidine approved by FDA

Q. Does Dexmedetomidine cause amnesia?

Dexmedetomidine 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 Dexmedetomidine work?

Dexmedetomidine activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.

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