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Overview
DEXMEDINE 200MCG INJ is a Schedule H drug.DEXMEDINE 200MCG INJ is composed of: DEXMEDETOMIDINE (200.0 MCG)
Dexmedetomidine is used to make you go to sleep during surgery. You may experience nausea after surgery after receiving dexmedetomidineDexmedetomidine is a sedative that is used to sedate a patient who is under intensive medical care and needs a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine). Before a ventilator is used, a breathing tube must be inserted through the mouth and into the patient’s airway, a procedure called intubation. The tube is then attached to the ventilator, which pumps air slowly into the lungs to control the patient’s breathing. Sedation with dexmedetomidine can help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable while the ventilator and tube are in place.Dexmedetomidine is also used during anesthesia to get a patient ready for a surgery or other medical procedure.Dexmedetomidine works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for DEXMEDINE 200MCG INJ and its Constituents
- 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 certain heart disorders, neurological disorder 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.
- You should not be treated with dexmedetomidine if you are allergic to it.Follow the doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Symptoms of Overdosage
DEXMEDETOMIDINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
DEXMEDETOMIDINE : Bradycardia, Hypertension, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Hypoxia, Anemia, Vomiting, NauseaDisease Interactions
DEXMEDETOMIDINE can interfere with: Depression, Glaucoma, Urinary Retention, Acute Liver Failure, Heart Block, Diabetes MellitusTechnical Classification
DEXMEDETOMIDINE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for DEXMEDINE 200MCG INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| DEXMEDINE 200MCG INJ | INR 635 for 2 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 200.0 MCG |
| DEXTOMID 200MCG INJ | INR 670 for 2 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 200.0 MCG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ALPHADEX 100MCG INJ | INR 300 for 1 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG |
| DEXEM 100MCG INJ | INR 350 for 1 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG |
| DEXEM 50MCG INJ | INR 220 for 1 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 50.0 MCG |
| DEXGLAN 0.1MG INJ | INR 555 for 2 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 0.1 MG |
| DEXMEDETOMIDINE | DEXMEDETOMIDINE | |
| DEXMEDINE 100MCG INJ | INR 380 for 1 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG |
| DEXMEDINE INJ | INR 112.5 for 0.5 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE |
| DEXTOMID 100MCG INJ | INR 358 for 1 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG |
| DEXTOMID 50MCG INJ | INR 194 for 1 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 50.0 MCG |
| XAMDEX 100MCG INJ | INR 523.81 for 2 ML INJECTION | DEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG |