Dextomid 100mcg Injection
Manufacturer
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Dexmedetomidine (100mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Dextomid 100mcg Injection is used to provide sedation for adult patients in intensive care settings and during diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Dextomid 100mcg Injection is administered as an infusion into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is crucial to inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions such as slow heart rate, low blood pressure, neurological disorders, severe liver problems, or if you have ever developed a serious fever after taking anesthesia. Common side effects include dryness in the mouth, decreased blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not improve or worsen.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Dextomid 100mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.
Quick Tips
Dextomid 100mcg Injection is given as an infusion into the veins by healthcare professionals only. Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and oxygen level during the treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dextomid 100mcg Injection used for?
Dextomid 100mcg Injection is a sedative, often given intravenously, used to induce sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) in adults who are intubated or mechanically ventilated and need to be prepped for surgical procedures. It can also be used on non-intubated patients before or during such procedures.
Is Dextomid 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?
Dextomid 100mcg Injection is not a controlled substance. However, it belongs to a class of drugs called centrally active selective 2A agonists.
Is Dextomid 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?
Yes, Dextomid 100mcg Injection has been approved by the FDA.
Does Dextomid 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?
Dextomid 100mcg Injection is a sedative administered via intravenous infusion. It may cause pain at the injection site and low heart rate (bradycardia). However, it does not cause amnesia.
How does Dextomid 100mcg Injection work?
Dextomid 100mcg Injection works by activating central 2A receptors. This activation leads to sedation and analgesia (pain relief).
