An agonist of receptors, adrenergic alpha-2 that is used in veterinary medicine for its analgesic and sedative properties. It is the racemate of dexmedetomidine.
Synonyms
(+)-4-((S)-α,2,3-trimethylbenzyl)imidazole
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidin
(+)-4-((S)-alpha,2,3-Trimethylbenzyl)imidazole
Dexmedetomidinum
Dexmedetomidina
Dexmédétomidine
Brand Names
Dexmedetomidine Accord
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride for Injection
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride for Injection, USP
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in Sodium Chloride
Dexmedetomidine HCl
Dexmedetomidine Hydrocholoride for Injection USP
Igalmi
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride In 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in Dextrose
Dexdor
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Precedex Dexmedetomidine HCI Chloride
Dexmedetomidine Hydrocholoride Injection
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Precedex
Indication
Administered intravenously, dexmedetomidine is indicated for the sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in intensive care settings, and for the sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgery and other procedures.[L41374] It is also available as a buccally- or sublingually-administered dissolvable film for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar I or II disorder.[L41379]
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