Dexglan 100mcg Injection

About this Medicine

Dexglan 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. Dexglan 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 it Works

Dexglan 100mcg Injection works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Imidazole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Agonist- Sedative Agents

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