Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml is a sedative that is used for the purpose of sedation in acute settings such as the intensive care unit (ICU). Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml finds application in aiding anaesthesia before surgical procedures and is also used to relax patients on mechanical ventilation. Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml contains Dexmedetomidine. Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml blocks pain signals, so the brain doesn't perceive pain or sensation and hence, brings on a sense of numbness and anaesthesia.

FAQs

How does Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml work?

Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml works by inhibiting the release of an active neurotransmitter (nerve substance) called norepinephrine and subsequently blocks pain signals.

I have high blood pressure; is it safe to use Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml?

Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or if you are taking blood pressure-lowering medicines as Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml may cause alterations in blood pressure.

Is Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml safe for patients with heart problems?

Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml 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.

Does Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml cause slow heart rate?

Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml may cause a slow heart rate. Inform your doctor if you have an abnormally slow heart rate as Dexmeto 100 mcg Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of cardiac arrest.