DEXMEDETOMIDINE

Overview

DEXMEDETOMIDINE is a Schedule H drug.

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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • 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 Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DEXMEDETOMIDINE : Bradycardia, Hypertension, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Hypoxia, Anemia, Vomiting, Nausea

Disease Interactions

DEXMEDETOMIDINE can interfere with: Depression, Glaucoma, Urinary Retention, Acute Liver Failure, Heart Block, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

DEXMEDETOMIDINE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DEXMEDETOMIDINE as Ingredient

ALPHADEX 100MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG
DEXEM 100MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG
DEXEM 50MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 50.0 MCG
DEXGLAN 0.1MG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 0.1 MG
DEXMEDINE 100MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG
DEXMEDINE 200MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 200.0 MCG
DEXMEDINE INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE
DEXTOMID 100MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG
DEXTOMID 200MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 200.0 MCG
DEXTOMID 50MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 50.0 MCG
XAMDEX 100MCG INJDEXMEDETOMIDINE 100.0 MCG