Dex K 50mcg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

Last Updated: March 28th, 2026

Dex K 50mcg Injection is a product of Aishwarya Healthcare

Composition: Dexmedetomidine (50mcg)

Pack of 1 injection

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All Details About Dex K 50mcg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Dex K 50mcg Injection

Description:

Dex K 50mcg Injection is a prescription medicine used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings. It may also be used for awake sedation during diagnostic and surgical procedures.

Dex K 50mcg Injection is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any medical conditions like slow heart rate, low blood pressure, neurological disorder, severe liver problems, or have ever developed a serious fever after some medicines, especially after taking anesthesia. Your doctor will monitor the cardiac and respiratory state after providing this injection.

Ordinary side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, decreased blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not improve with time or worsen. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

Uses:

Sedative

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Dex K

Slow heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Decreased blood pressure

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Dex K 50mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Dex K 50mcg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Dex K 50mcg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Dex K 50mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dex K 50mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Dex K 50mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Dex K 50mcg Injection used for?

Dex K 50mcg Injection is used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings (i.e. in initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients or non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures).

Is Dex K 50mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Dex K 50mcg Injection is a sedative that belongs to a class of drugs called centrally active selective 2A agonists.It is not a controlled drug/substance

Is Dex K 50mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Affirmative, Dex K 50mcg Injection approved by FDA

Does Dex K 50mcg Injection cause amnesia?

Dex K 50mcg Injection is given as an infusion (drip) into veins. It may cause pain at the injection site and low heart rate (bradycardia). It does not cause amnesia.

How does Dex K 50mcg Injection work?

Dex K 50mcg Injection activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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