Dexmedetomidine is used as sedation in intensive care unit (ICU).
Side effects
Decreased blood pressure
Dryness in mouth
Slow heart rate
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Dexmedetomidine works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Dexmedetomidine/Dexmedetomidine HCL used for? Dexmedetomidine. Dexmedetomidine HCL 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. What class is Dexmedetomidine/ is Dexmedetomidine a controlled substance? It is a sedative that belongs toclassof 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/pain on inje ction/bradycardia? Dexmedetomidine is given as an infusion (drip) into veins. It may cause pain at 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.
Expert Advice
You may be monitored for change in heart rate and blood pressure during treatment with Dexmedetomidine.Dexmedetomidine should not be infused for periods >24 hours. It is not necessary to discontinue the drug prior to extubation (removal of tube placed in windpipe) provided that duration of infusion is ?24 hours.Continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring is recommended in patients receiving Dexmedetomidine infusion.Use with caution if you have abnormally slow heart rate, low blood pressure, low blood volume (e.g. after bleeding), certain heart disorders, neurological disorder (e.g. head or spinal cord injury or stroke), severe liver problems or have ever developed a serious fever after some medicines, especially anaesthetics.Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not breastfeed while on Dexmedetomidine.
Product Details
SKU: PC-906356 Product Description: Dextomid 200 Mcg/2 ml Injection is manufactured by Neon Laboratories Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.