Dexmedetomidine Benefits & Uses

Dexmedetomidine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sedation

Dexmedetomidine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Dexmedetomidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexmedetomidine is used -

Severe

Bradycardia
Arrhythimia

Mild

Dry Mouth
Nausea or vomiting
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Agitation
Chills

Common

Decreased blood pressure
Slow heart rate (pulse)

Dexmedetomidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dexmedetomidine safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Dexmedetomidine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Dexmedetomidine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Dexmedetomidine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Dexmedetomidine will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Kidneys?

Dexmedetomidine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Dexmedetomidine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Heart?

Dexmedetomidine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dexmedetomidine with Other Drugs

Dexmedetomidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Dexmedetomidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dexmedetomidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

High Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Dexmedetomidine

Is this Dexmedetomidine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Dexmedetomidine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Dexmedetomidine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dexmedetomidine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dexmedetomidine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dexmedetomidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dexmedetomidine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dexmedetomidine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexmedetomidine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dexmedetomidine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dexmedetomidine Sandoz (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride)

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