ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML Substitute
Composition:
DEXMEDETOMIDINE-100MCG
Uses:
Used for Sedation
Medicinal Benefits:
ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML is a sedative that is used for the purpose of sedation in acute settings such as the intensive care unit (ICU). ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML finds application in aiding anaesthesia before surgical procedures and is also used to relax patients on mechanical ventilation. ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML contains Dexmedetomidine. ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML blocks pain signals, so the brain doesn't perceive pain or sensation and hence, brings on a sense of numbness and anaesthesia.
ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML belongs to the group of sedatives used to sedate patients in acute settings such as the ICU, during surgical procedures and in those who require a mechanical ventilator. Sedation is defined as a state of relaxation, drowsiness or sleep.
ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML works by inhibiting the release of an active neurotransmitter (nerve substance) called norepinephrine and subsequently blocks pain signals.
Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or if you are taking blood pressure-lowering medicines as ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML may cause alterations in blood pressure.
ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML is not recommended for people with heart rhythm problems, and very low blood pressure that does not respond to treatment. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, abnormally slow heart rate, or high/low blood pressure.
ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML may cause a slow heart rate. Inform your doctor if you have an abnormally slow heart rate as ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML may increase the risk of cardiac arrest.
No, ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML is not a controlled substance. It is a sedative for patients in acute settings such as the ICU, during surgical procedures, and in those who require a mechanical ventilator.
Yes, ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML is approved by the FDA in the year 1999.
In rare cases, ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML may cause amnesia in some individuals as it has sedative and hypnotic properties, leading to memory impairment.
The common side effects of ALPHADEX 100MG INJECTION 1ML, which may occur in some individuals, include a slow heart rate, blood pressure changes, and breathing patterns. If these side effects persist, you are advised to consult your doctor.