Dexdine 100mcg 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).

Q. Is Dexdine 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Dexdine 100mcg Injection 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 Dexdine 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Yes, Dexdine 100mcg Injection approved by FDA

Q. Does Dexdine 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?

Dexdine 100mcg 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.

Q. How does Dexdine 100mcg Injection work?

Dexdine 100mcg Injection activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 15th Feb 2021.
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