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Dexmedetomidine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Dexmedetomidine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Dexmedetomidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Dexmedetomidine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexmedetomidine is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Dexmedetomidine safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Dexmedetomidine for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Dexmedetomidine safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Dexmedetomidine for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Kidneys?
Dexmedetomidine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Liver?
Dexmedetomidine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Dexmedetomidine for the heart.
Dexmedetomidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dexmedetomidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dexmedetomidine habit forming or addictive?
Dexmedetomidine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dexmedetomidine since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Dexmedetomidine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Dexmedetomidine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dexmedetomidine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Dexmedetomidine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexmedetomidine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dexmedetomidine with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 419-420
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Precedex (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dexmedetomidine Sandoz (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride)