Dexglan 100mcg Injection (2ml)

Manufacturer: Gland Pharma Limited

Salt Composition : Dexmedetomidine(100mcg)


Dexglan 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.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Dexglan 100mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.

Pharmacokinets

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.

Side Effects

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 Dexglan

Dryness in mouth

Decreased blood pressure

Slow heart rate

Contra Indications

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

Pregnancy Related Information

Dexglan 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Dexglan 100mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Dexglan 100mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.


Indications

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.

Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Dexem 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

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

 Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Dexglan 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.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. What is Dexglan 100mcg Injection used for?

Dexglan 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 Dexglan 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Dexglan 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 Dexglan 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Yes, Dexglan 100mcg Injection approved by FDA

Q. Does Dexglan 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?

Dexglan 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.