Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Intensive Care Unit Sedation
Dexmedetomidine injection is indicated for sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting. Dexmedetomidine injection should be administered by continuous infusion not to exceed 24 hours.
Dexmedetomidine injection has been continuously infused in mechanically ventilated patients prior to extubation, during extubation, and post-extubation. It is not necessary to discontinue dexmedetomidine injection prior to extubation.
Procedural Sedation
Dexmedetomidine injection is indicated for sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures.
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection Dosage and Administration
Dosing Guidelines
- Dexmedetomidine injection dosing should be individualized and titrated to desired clinical response.
- Dexmedetomidine injection is not indicated for infusions lasting longer than 24 hours.
- Dexmedetomidine injection should be administered using a controlled infusion device.
Dosage Information
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
Ultrasound Echocardiogram
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