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Medicine Details

Dexit 100mcg Injection

Manufacturer: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition: Dexmedetomidine (100mcg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Sedative Dexit 100mcg Injection helps to calm the activity of the nerves and helps induce a deep state of sleep called sedation. Therefore this medicine acts as a sedative and is used in intensive care units (ICUs) to provide relief to patients and to keep them stress-free. It can also be used to carry out some diagnostic or minor surgical procedures. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setup.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Dexit 100mcg 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. Dexit 100mcg 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. Common 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.

How to Use: Dexit 100mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - Dexit 100mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Dexit 100mcg 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 - Dexit 100mcg 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 Dexit 100mcg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Dexit 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dexit 100mcg Injection is recommended. - Liver : CAUTION - Dexit 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dexit 100mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Packaging: vial of 1 ml Injection

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Sedative

Side Effects: Decreased blood pressure | Slow heart rate

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: CAUTION