Dexem 50mcg Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Dexem 50mcg Injection, a Themis Medicare Ltd product containing the salt combination Dexmedetomidine (50mcg). Key uses of this medication include Sedative. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 242
Packing: 1.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Dexmedetomidine (50mcg)
Brand: Themis Medicare Ltd
Uses: Sedative

Description

Dexem 50mcg Injection is a prescription medicine used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings
It may also be used for awake sedation during diagnostic and surgical procedures
Dexem 50mcg Injection is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional
It is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any medical conditions like slow heart rate, low blood pressure, neurological disorder, severe liver problems, or have ever developed a serious fever after some medicines, especially after taking anesthesia
Your doctor will monitor the cardiac and respiratory state after providing this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, decreased blood pressure, and slow heart rate
Consult your doctor if these side effects do not improve with time or worsen
They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Dexem 50mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dexem 50mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Dexem 50mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dexem 50mcg Injection is recommended.
Driving:	NOT RELEVANT^Not relevant, as Dexem 50mcg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Dexem 50mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dexem 50mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Dexem 50mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Agonist- Sedative Agents
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Imidazole Derivative