Medetomidinum [Latin]
Brand names,
Medetomidinum [Latin]
Analogs
Medetomidinum [Latin]
Brand Names Mixture
Medetomidinum [Latin]
Chemical_Formula
C13H16N2
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/precedex.htm
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fda sheet
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Medetomidinum [Latin]
Molecular Weight
200.28 g/mol
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Melting Point
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H2O Solubility
Freely soluble in water
Medetomidinum [Latin]
State
Solid
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LogP
3.001
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Dosage Forms
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Indication
For sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting, also used in pain relief; anxiety reduction and analgesia
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Pharmacology
Dexmedetomidine activates 2-adrenoceptors, and causes the decrease of sympathetic tone, with attenuation of the neuroendocrine and hemodynamic responses to anesthesia and surgery; it reduces anesthetic and opioid requirements; and causes sedation and analgesia.
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Absorption
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side effects and Toxicity
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals