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How to Take Dexmedetomidine and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Dosage is based on patient’s condition and response to the medication.
IV: The recommended loading dose is 1mcg/kg over 10 minutes. Maintenance: 0.6mcg to 1mcg/kg/hr.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Dexmedetomidine

This medication is a sedative, prescribed for intensive care unit sedation and procedural sedation.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Dexmedetomidine

India :


International :


Precedex
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