Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride Injection, Concentrate
Dosage form: injection, solution, concentrate
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
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- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
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Indications and Usage for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride Injection, Concentrate
1.2 Procedural Sedation
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection is indicated for sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures.
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride Injection, Concentrate Dosage and Administration
Dosing Guidelines
- Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection dosing should be individualized and titrated to desired clinical response.
- Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection is not indicated for infusions lasting longer than 24 hours.
- Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection should be administered using a controlled infusion device.
Dosage Information
| INDICATION | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION |
| Initiation of Procedural Sedation |
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
Ultrasound Echocardiogram
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