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