What is the generic name?

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in Sodium Chloride

What are the Indications for DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (HCl) in 0.9% sodium chloride injection is a relatively selective alpha 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for: Sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting. Administer dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride injection by continuous infusion not to exceed 24 hours. ( 1.1 ) Sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Intensive Care Unit Sedation Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride injection is indicated for sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting. Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride injection should be administered by continuous infusion not to exceed 24 hours. Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride injection has been continuously infused in mechanically ventilated patients prior to extubation, during extubation, and post-extubation. It is not necessary to discontinue dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride injection prior to extubation. 1.2 Procedural Sedation Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride injection is indicated for sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures.

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