Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml
About Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml
Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml 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.
Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml contains Dexmedetomidine which works by inhibiting the release of an active neurotransmitter (nerve substance) called norepinephrine and subsequently blocks pain signals. Hence Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml brings on a sense of relaxation and numbness through massive pain relief.
Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml 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 Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, as Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml should be used with caution in these states. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml causes sedation. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol with Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml.
Uses of Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml
Medicinal Benefits
Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml is a sedative that is used for the purpose of sedation in acute settings such as the intensive care unit (ICU). Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml finds application in aiding anaesthesia before surgical procedures and is also used to relax patients on mechanical ventilation. Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml contains Dexmedetomidine. Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml blocks pain signals, so the brain doesn't perceive pain or sensation and hence, brings on a sense of numbness and anaesthesia.
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Side Effects of Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml
Drug Warnings
It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml. 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 Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml. 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 Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml should be used with caution in these states.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml may interact with sedatives (midazolam, propofol), opioid analgesics (morphine, codeine), and anaesthetics (sevoflurane, isoflurane).
Drug-Food Interactions: Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml may interact with alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Dexmedine 200mcg Injection 2ml 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.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
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.