Journal of Hospital Medicine

كتاب Journal of Hospital Medicine

The first and only alpha, agonist indicated for sedation¹-2

Nonintubated patients prior to and during surgical and other procedures.

Initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting.

o Administer Precedex™ by continuous infusion not to exceed 24 hours.¹

Important Precedex Safety Information

Clinically significant episodes of bradycardia, sinus arrest and hypotension have been associated with Precedex infusion and may necessitate medical intervention.

o Moderate blood pressure and heart rate reductions should be anticipated when initiating sedation with Precedex.

o Prolonged exposure to dexmedetomidine beyond 24 hours may be associated with tolerance and tachyphylaxis and a dose-related increase in adverse events