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dexmedetomidine |
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dexmedetomidine /dex·med·e·to·mi·dine/ (-med-ĕ-to´mĭ-dēn) a selective α agonist, used as the hydrochloride salt as a sedative for patients in intensive care units.
dexmedetomidine, an alpha2 adrenoceptor agonist sedative. indications It is used to sedate mechanically ventilated and intubated patients in the intensive care unit. contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug contraindicates its use. adverse effects Life-threatening effects are atrial fibrillation and infarction. Other serious adverse effects include oliguria, hypertension, pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, hypoxia, leukocytosis, and anemia. Common side effects include nausea, bradycardia, and hypotension. dexmedetomidine [deks″med-ĕ-to´mĭ-dēn] a selective α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used as the hydrochloride salt as a sedative for patients in intensive care units; administered intravenously.
dexmedetomidine Anesthesiology A selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist, which ↓ the dose of isoflurane required for anesthesia during abdominal hysterectomy. See Isoflurane. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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