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Dexmedetomidine Summary

Description: A imidazole derivative that is an agonist of ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS. It is closely-related to MEDETOMIDINE, which is the racemic form of this compound.

Also Known As: Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride; Hospira Brand of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride; MPV-1440; Precedex; Hydrochloride, Dexmedetomidine Show All >>

Networked: 1196 relevant articles (153 outcomes, 244 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Dexmedetomidine is Relevant

  1. Pain (Aches) : 24 outcomes 32 studies in 155 results
  2. Delirium : 15 outcomes 20 studies in 105 results
  3. Postoperative Pain : 14 outcomes 9 studies in 52 results
  4. Ischemia : 8 outcomes 9 studies in 57 results
  5. Reperfusion Injury : 7 outcomes 10 studies in 41 results
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Drugs Related to Dexmedetomidine

  1. Propofol (Diprivan)
  2. Midazolam (Versed)
  3. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
  4. sevoflurane (Ultane)
  5. Ketamine
  6. Tramadol
  7. remifentanil (Ultiva)
  8. Lorazepam (Ativan)
  9. Clonidine (ST 155)
  10. ropivacaine (Naropin)
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Therapies Related to Dexmedetomidine

  1. Anesthesia
  2. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
  3. Analgesia
  4. Premedication
  5. General Anesthesia
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