Dexmedetomidine
Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Brands
Dexmedetomidine Injection
Dexmedetomidine desired effects:
- Increased Norepinephrine Activity
- General Anesthesia
- Decreased Organized Electrical Activity
Dexmedetomidine drug classes:
- Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Dexmedetomidine pharmacologic actions:
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
- Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Dexmedetomidine mechanism of action:
- Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists
- Adrenergic alpha2-Agonists