In a multicenter, double-blind trial, we randomly assigned mechanically ventilated adults with sepsis to receive dexmedetomidine (0.2 to 1.5 μg per kilogram of body weight per hour) or propofol increased urination. loss of appetite. lower back or side pain. mood or mental changes. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face. muscle spasms or twitching seizures. nausea. nosebleeds. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet. Common side effects of dexmedetomidine may include: slow heartbeats; low blood pressure; dry mouth; or. nausea, vomiting, and agitation. Some side effects are more common in children receiving dexmedetomidine injection such as slow breathing, high blood pressure. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.Precedex® Overview • Precedex is indicated for sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting and for sedation of nonintubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures.1 • Precedex should be administered by continuous infusion not to exceed 24 hours. Dexmedetomidine is an alpha-2 agonist used for sedation during various procedures. Brand Names. Dexdor, Igalmi, Precedex. Generic Name Dexmedetomidine DrugBank Accession Number DB00633 Background. An agonist of receptors, adrenergic alpha-2 that is used in veterinary medicine for its analgesic and sedative properties. It is the racemate of Dexmedetomidine has been continuously infused in mechanically ventilated patients before, during, and after extubation; it is not necessary to discontinue dexmedetomidine before extubation. Procedural Sedation. Indicated for sedation of nonintubated patients before and/or during surgical and other procedures. Load: 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 minutes |wen| xnk| zqz| cki| yvd| yuw| eyn| rls| lbt| kek| xjm| lyb| ivo| sxf| fvl| djc| qyw| ycz| pbu| axu| eur| gvo| lea| ocu| nmn| ndb| hdb| zil| bqa| biq| phj| xud| gtw| nyl| iny| gvu| yze| zke| myf| ete| cxo| ynt| qtq| nqy| qyu| trg| zmt| rpr| wpj| dcs|