DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML belongs to the group of sedatives used to sedate patients in acute settings such as the ICU, during surgical procedures and in those who require a mechanical ventilator. Sedation is defined as a state of relaxation, drowsiness or sleep.

DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML contains Dexmedetomidine which works by inhibiting the release of an active neurotransmitter (nerve substance) called norepinephrine and subsequently blocks pain signals. Hence DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML brings on a sense of relaxation and numbness through massive pain relief. 

DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML may cause certain common side effects such as a slow heart rate, a change in blood pressure and an alteration in breathing pattern. You are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist. 

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, as DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML should be used with caution in these states. Avoid driving or operating machinery as DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML causes sedation. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol with DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML.

DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML is a sedative that is used for the purpose of sedation in acute settings such as the intensive care unit (ICU). DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML finds application in aiding anaesthesia before surgical procedures and is also used to relax patients on mechanical ventilation. DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML contains Dexmedetomidine. DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML blocks pain signals, so the brain doesn't perceive pain or sensation and hence, brings on a sense of numbness and anaesthesia.

• Change in breathing pattern
• Slow pulse
• Fall in blood pressure

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML. Keep your doctor informed if you suffer from any bleeding disorders, disorders of heart rhythm, hypotension (very low blood pressure), stroke, cardiovascular disorders, neurological problems or liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking alcohol with DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML. Inform the doctor if you are on anticoagulant (blood-thinner) therapy, sedatives, anaesthetics or any pain killers. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding as DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML should be used with caution in these states.

Drug-Drug Interactions: DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML may interact with sedatives (midazolam, propofol), opioid analgesics (morphine, codeine), and anaesthetics (sevoflurane, isoflurane).

Drug-Food Interactions: DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML may interact with alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML should be used with caution in patients with heart rhythm disorder, low blood pressure, stroke, abnormally slow heart rate, low blood volume, neurological disorder, and severe liver problems.

• MIDAZOLAM
• PROPOFOL
• MORPHINE
• CODEINE
• SEVOFLURANE
• ISOFLURANE

• Invest in a balanced diet. Load up on lean meats, fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts, oily fish etc. 
• Cut back on alcohol as this can have an adverse effect on pain states as well as the quality of your sleep.
• Try meditation and deep breathing to reduce overall stress and pain. 
• Stop smoking as smoking is known to worsen pain conditions. 
• Engage in mild physical exercise daily and keep your body active. 

• You will need to be monitored consistently after receiving DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML.
• Elderly people over the age of 65 may require dose adjustments. Discuss with your treating doctor in case of advanced age.
• Caution should be exercised before administering DEXEM AMPULE INJECTION 0.5ML with other vasodilatory drugs. 

Sedation: A state of sleep, relaxation or drowsiness brought on by an external substance such as a drug. Sedation is the alleviation of irritation, anxiety or agitation by administering a sedative drug. It is generally carried out to ease the process of a diagnostic procedure or surgery.