Dextomid 100 mg Injection 1 ml is a sedative that is used for the purpose of sedation in acute settings such as the intensive care unit (ICU). Dextomid 100 mg Injection 1 ml finds application in aiding anaesthesia before surgical procedures and is also used to relax patients on mechanical ventilation. Dextomid 100 mg Injection 1 ml contains Dexmedetomidine. Dextomid 100 mg 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 Dextomid 100 mg Injection 1 ml work?

Dextomid 100 mg 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 Dextomid 100 mg Injection 1 ml?

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

Is Dextomid 100 mg Injection 1 ml safe for patients with heart problems?

Dextomid 100 mg 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 Dextomid 100 mg Injection 1 ml cause slow heart rate?

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