Review the side-effects of Dexmedetomidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Low blood pressure, slow heart rate and dry mouth.
Body as a Whole - Fever, decreased blood volume, light anesthesia, pain and rigors.
Heart- Blood pressure fluctuation, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, fast/slow heart rate and dilation of blood vessels.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, headache, nerve pain/inflammation, speech disorder, convulsion, anxiety, agitation, confusion, hallucination and illusion.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and constipation.
Liver- Increased level of liver enzymes and liver damage.
Metabolic- Excess level of acid in blood, increased potassium level in blood and decrease/increase in sugar level.
Blood- Anemia, easy bruising and bleeding.
Genitourinary- Blood urea nitrogen increased and decreased urination.
Respiratory - Asthma, shortness/poor breathing and lung obstruction.
Skin - Increased sweating.
Eye- Abnormal eye sensation and abnormal vision.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Low blood pressure, slow heart rate and dry mouth.
Body as a Whole - Fever, decreased blood volume, light anesthesia, pain and rigors.
Heart- Blood pressure fluctuation, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, fast/slow heart rate and dilation of blood vessels.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, headache, nerve pain/inflammation, speech disorder, convulsion, anxiety, agitation, confusion, hallucination and illusion.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and constipation.
Liver- Increased level of liver enzymes and liver damage.
Metabolic- Excess level of acid in blood, increased potassium level in blood and decrease/increase in sugar level.
Blood- Anemia, easy bruising and bleeding.
Genitourinary- Blood urea nitrogen increased and decreased urination.
Respiratory - Asthma, shortness/poor breathing and lung obstruction.
Skin - Increased sweating.
Eye- Abnormal eye sensation and abnormal vision.
Other Precautions :
Take full course of treatment.Drug Name : Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine(Precedex) generic is a sedative, prescribed for intensive care unit sedation and procedural sedation.Brand Names or Trade Names of Dexmedetomidine
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