Dex K 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.

Dex K 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 Dex K Injection

Sedative

Side effects of Dex K 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 Dex K

Dryness in mouth
Decreased blood pressure
Slow heart rate

How to use Dex K Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Dex K Injection works

Dex K 50mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Dex K 50mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dex K 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

Dex K 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 Dex K 50mcg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dex K 50mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dex K 50mcg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Dex K 50mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dex K 50mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Dex K 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

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Agonist- Sedative Agents

Interaction with drugs

Taking Dex K with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Digoxin (Injection Route) Mild

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.

Digoxin (Injection Route) Mild

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.

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Patient concerns

For atleast 1 year she was on anti depressant and mild sedative in allopathic .now she is pregnant ,suggest me some medicine that can replace once and for all that allopathic medicines.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

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1) not getting sleep 2) in the afternoons drouzy, 3) too mucgh irritation

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

It seems your sleep wake cycle is disturbed. You can try some home remedy like drinking warm milk, use of sedative spices (nutmeg) available at home. It this doesn't help then you can take help from psychiatrist for medications. - Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari Consultant Psychiatrist, Mumbai

I take stalopam plus for 6 years. Is it right to take it?? Without it i can't sleep. Is there any way to sleep without this pill?? Plz help

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Stalopam plus has two components- escitalopram and clonazepam. While escitalopram is an antidepressant and can be continued for years, clonazepam is a sedative and should not be taken continuously for more than 4-6 weeks. Problem occurs when patients continue Medicines without supervision. Please consult your psychiatrist for further advice.

My daily routine is very sedative. The day I walk a bit my legs start paining severly. I am overweight but coz of this issue cant workout even. Also my iron level is low. Please suggest what to do

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Consult a Dietician and get a low calorie diet with an aim to decrease weight by 2 kg every month. And start a walk everyday initially according to time you can withstand and slowly increase the duration

I have clogged sinuses, from the past 3 days, even have a blocked left ear. Sometimes I get mild fever around 99-100. I have a runny nose from past 2 days cough is colourless and not very viscous. I live in delhi so any medication which is region friendly would be really helpful thank you I have my exams this week so cannot really afford to take a sedative.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

U can try cetrizine 10 mg at bed time along with paracetamol but will suggest you to visit ent specialist near you for proper examination

Suffering From OCD STRESS. Anxiety Mind not relaxed Feeling tired irritation confusion low memory concentration Unnecessary thoughts every time Besides these problems I also feel Premature Ejaculation Gas problem Acne on face Sinusitis Also I am an Advocate and have consulted a lot of Doctors But i feel only temporary relief not Permanent relief And taking Allopathic tablets i feel very much relaxed but there are also a lot of side effects such as 1 ALWAYS SEDATION DUE TO WHICH I M UNABLE TO DO MY ADVOCATE WORK IN COURT SO PLS PRESCRIBE ME NON.SEDATIVE AND EFFECTIVE TABLETS 2 TREMBLING IN HANDS 3 FEELING IMPOTENCY SO ITS A REQUEST PLS GIVE ME NON SEDATIVE AND EFFECTIVE TABLETS SO THAT I MAY BE RELAXED ALL DAY AND ENERGETIC. WITHOUT ANY SIDE EFFECTS AND ALL MY MIND DISORDERS MAY BE REMOVED PERMANENTLY AND ALL OTHER DISORDERS ALSO. LIKE P.E. GAS PROBLEM ACNE SINUS AWAITING FOR UR REPLY PLS SOON REPLY I m suffering these problems for the last 5 years Y u dont reply Doctor

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

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FAQs

What is Dex K 50mcg Injection used for?

Dex K 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 Dex K 50mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Dex K 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 Dex K 50mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Yes, Dex K 50mcg Injection approved by FDA

Does Dex K 50mcg Injection cause amnesia?

Dex K 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 Dex K 50mcg Injection work?

Dex K 50mcg Injection activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.

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Dex K 50mcg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Dex K Injection

Side effects of Dex K Injection

Common side effects of Dex K

How to use Dex K Injection

How Dex K Injection works

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Interaction with drugs

Patient concerns

FAQs

What is Dex K 50mcg Injection used for?

Is Dex K 50mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Is Dex K 50mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Does Dex K 50mcg Injection cause amnesia?

How does Dex K 50mcg Injection work?

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