Dexmedetomidine

Last updated 04 Dec 2024 | 05:45 AM (UTC)

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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Medicine brands for Dexmedetomidine

JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd.

₹23 to ₹94584

85 variant(s)

Dextomid

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹198 to ₹644

4 variant(s)

Dexmedine

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹226 to ₹595

3 variant(s)

Loraset

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹226 to ₹628

2 variant(s)

Xamex

Flagship Biotech International

₹407 to ₹407

1 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

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.