Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml

Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml 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.

Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml contains Dexmedetomidine which works by inhibiting the release of an active neurotransmitter (nerve substance) called norepinephrine and subsequently blocks pain signals. Hence Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml brings on a sense of relaxation and numbness through massive pain relief. 

Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml may cause certain common side effects such as a slow heart rate, a change in blood pressure and an alteration in breathing pattern. You are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist. 

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, as Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in these states. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml causes sedation. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol with Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml.

Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml is used for Sedation. The detailed uses of Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml are as follows:

• Sedation in intensive care units (ICU): Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml is used for intubated and mechanically ventilated patients.
• Procedural sedation: Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml is used for non-intubated patients during surgeries or diagnostic procedures.
• Postoperative pain management: Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml is used to treat pain especially in high-risk patients.

• Your doctor will decide the dosage and timing of Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml, depending on the desired level of sedation and your response to treatment.
• Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting.
• Do not self-administer this medication.

Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml is a sedative that is used for the purpose of sedation in acute settings such as the intensive care unit (ICU). Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml finds application in aiding anaesthesia before surgical procedures and is also used to relax patients on mechanical ventilation. Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml contains Dexmedetomidine. Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml blocks pain signals, so the brain doesn't perceive pain or sensation and hence, brings on a sense of numbness and anaesthesia.

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml. Keep your doctor informed if you suffer from any bleeding disorders, disorders of heart rhythm, hypotension (very low blood pressure), stroke, cardiovascular disorders, neurological problems or liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking alcohol with Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml. Inform the doctor if you are on anticoagulant (blood-thinner) therapy, sedatives, anaesthetics or any pain killers. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding as Dexem 200 mcg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in these states.