Dexmedine Injection 0.5 ml in 1 vial

Last Updated: October 7th, 2025

Dexmedine Injection is a product of Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Composition: Dexmedetomidine (100mcg)

Pack of 1 ml

₹ 226.46

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All Details About Dexmedine Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Dexmedine Injection

Description:

Dexmedine 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.

Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine

Slow heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Decreased blood pressure

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Dexmedine Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dexmedine Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dexmedine Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Dexmedine Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dexmedine Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dexmedine Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Dexmedine Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dexmedine Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Dexmedine Injection used for?

Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection a controlled substance?

Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection approved by FDA?

Affirmative, Dexmedine Injection approved by FDA

Does Dexmedine Injection cause amnesia?

Dexmedine 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 Dexmedine Injection work?

Dexmedine 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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