Generic Name
DexmedetomidinePacks Price
- Inj 100 mcg/ml (088249): 2 Ampx2 ml: 1321.75: 155.00
Precidex
Therapeutic Group
AnaestheticIndication Dosage
Maintenance Of Sedation During Intensive Care
By IV Infusion:
- Adult: 0.7 Microgram/kg/hr, Adjusted According To Response; Usual Dose 0.2-1.4 Mcg/kg/hr
Content
- Inj: Per ml: Dexmedetomidine As Hydrochloride 100 Mcg, 2 Vial X 2ml
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk (toxicity)
Stability
- Non-benzodiazepine Hypnotics and Sedatives
Contra Indications
- Acute Cerebrovascular Disorders, Second- Or Third-degree Av Block (unless Pacemaker Fitted), Uncontrolled Hypotension
Precautions
- Acute Cerebrovascular Disorders, Second- Or Third-degree Av Block (unless Pacemaker Fitted), Uncontrolled Hypotension
Lactation
- Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Side Effects
- Agitation
- Blood Pressure Changes
- Bradycardia
- Changes In Blood Sugar
- Dry Mouth
- Hyperthermia
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocardial Ischaemia
- Nausea
- Tachycardia
- Vomiting
- Abdominal Distension
- Av Block
- Decreased Cardiac Output
- Dyspnoea
- Hallucination
- Hypoalbuminaemia
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Thirst
Author
Shahid Arif