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
Dexmedetomidin
Dexmedetomidina
Dexmedetomidine
(+)-4-((S)-alpha,2,3-Trimethylbenzyl)imidazole
Dexmedetomidinum
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
(+)-4-((S)-α,2,3-trimethylbenzyl)imidazole
Dexmédétomidine
Brand Names
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride for Injection
Precedex Dexmedetomidine HCI Chloride
Igalmi
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride In 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Precedex
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in Dextrose
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in Sodium Chloride
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride for Injection USP
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride for Injection, USP
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
Dexmedetomidine Accord
Dexmedetomidine HCl
Dexdor
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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