Updated Class: Alpha agonist
ADMINISTRATION ROUTES:
IV
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
Precedex, Dexmedetomidine Viatris
ICU INDICATIONS:
- Agitation or delirium ...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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CHILDREN
Paediatric drugs are stated as weight-based dosing except where specifically noted. Some drugs are not recommended for use in children and this is indicated accordingly. More information on paediatric dosing or specific treatment protocols can be found at the excellent free online Starship Clinical Guidelines, accessible below.
RASHES
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POISONING
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MEDSAFE
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NZ FORMULARY
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NZF FOR CHILDREN
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Metric units are used throughout the drug manual including temperature (stated in degrees Celsius/Centigrade).
Dosage is stated for adults with normal renal and hepatic function unless otherwise specified.
The following abbreviations are used:
Concentrations
mol/L = moles per litre
mmol/L = millimoles per litre
micmol/L = micromoles per litre
g/L = grams per litre
mg/L = milligrams per litre
mcg/L = micrograms per litre
ng/L = nanograms per litre
g/mL = grams per millilitre
mg/mL = milligrams per millilitre
mcg/mL = micrograms per millilitre
ng/mL = nanograms per millilitre
OD Once Daily: administer stated dose every 24 hours
BD Twice Daily: administer stated dose every 12 hours
TDS Three Times Daily: administer stated dose every 8 hours
QID Four Times Daily: administer stated dose every 6 hours
All other frequencies stated as duration between doses in minutes, hours or days
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Category: Alpha agonist
Updated Class: Alpha agonist
ADMINISTRATION ROUTES:
IV, IM, PO, transdermal
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
Catapres, Dixarit
ICU INDICATIONS:
- Agitated delirium
- Analgesia
- Hypertension ...