Dextomid 50mcg Injection

Dexmedetomidine (50mcg)

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Dextomid 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.

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General Information

Contains

Dexmedetomidine (50mcg)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Dextomid 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 Dextomid Injection

Sedative

Benefits of Dextomid Injection

Sedative
Dextomid 50mcg Injection is used to help calm and sedate patients, especially in intensive care or during surgical procedures. It provides sedation without causing significant breathing problems, making it safer in controlled settings. It also helps reduce anxiety and discomfort while ensuring the patient remains relaxed.

Side effects of Dextomid 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 Dextomid

Slow heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Dextomid Injection

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

How Dextomid Injection works

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

All substitutes for Dextomid 50mcg Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Dextomid 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Dextomid 50mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Dextomid 50mcg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Dextomid 50mcg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Dextomid 50mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

Dextomid 50mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

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

Mild

Digoxin (Oral Route)

Monitor your heart rate regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice persistently low heart rate.

Mild

Digoxin (Injection Route)

Monitor your heart rate regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice persistently low heart rate.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dextomid 50mcg Injection used for?

Dextomid 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 Dextomid 50mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Dextomid 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 Dextomid 50mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Yes, Dextomid 50mcg Injection approved by FDA

Does Dextomid 50mcg Injection cause amnesia?

Dextomid 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 Dextomid 50mcg Injection work?

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

O- xylenes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Agonist- Sedative Agents

References

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Biaggioni I, Robertson D. Adrenoreceptor Agonists & Sympathomimetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 140, 145.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 381-82.
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Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dextomid 50mcg 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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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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