Manufacturer: Themis Medicare Ltd
Salt Composition : Dexmedetomidine(100mcg)
Dexem 100mcg 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.
Dexem 100mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.
Dexmedetomidine is rapidly distributed and is mainly hepatically metabolized into inactive metabolites by glucuronidation and hydroxylation. A high inter-individual variability in dexmedetomidine pharmacokinetics has been described, especially in the intensive care unit population.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dexem
Dryness in mouth
Decreased blood pressure
Slow heart rate
There are no absolute contraindications to the use of dexmedetomidine. However, it should be used cautiously in patients with bradycardia and hypotension as the medication may exacerbate these findings
Dexem 100mcg 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.
Dexem 100mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Dexem 100mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
The FDA-approved indications for dexmedetomidine are sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and peri-procedural (or peri-operative) sedation of non-intubated patients.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Dexmedine Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Dexem Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:
Tranylcypromine
Treprostinil
Trimipramine
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dexem 100mcg Injection is given as an infusion into the veins by healthcare professionals only.
Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen level during the treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Dexem 100mcg Injection used for?
Dexem 100mcg Injection is used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings (i.e. in initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients or non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures).
Q. Is Dexem 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?
Dexem 100mcg Injection is a sedative that belongs to a class of drugs called centrally active selective 2A agonists.It is not a controlled drug/substance
Q. Is Dexem 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?
Yes, Dexem 100mcg Injection approved by FDA
Q. Does Dexem 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?
Dexem 100mcg Injection is given as an infusion (drip) into veins. It may cause pain at the injection site and low heart rate (bradycardia). It does not cause amnesia.
