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Dex K 100mcg Injection


Product introduction

Dex K 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.

Dex K 100mcg Injection is used to provide a state of calm, drowsiness or sleep for patients under ICU in hospital

Uses of Dex K Injection

  • Sedative

Benefits of Dex K Injection

In Sedative

Dex K 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.

Side effects of Dex K Injection

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

Common side effects of Dex K

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Slow heart rate

How to use Dex K Injection

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

Safety advice

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

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Quick tips

  • Dex K 100mcg Injection is given as an infusion into the veins by healthcare professionals only.
  • Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen level during the treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Imidazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Alpha 2-Adrenoceptor agonists (Anaesthetic)

Patient concerns

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1) not getting sleep 2) in the afternoons drouzy, 3) too mucgh irritation
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
It seems your sleep wake cycle is disturbed. You can try some home remedy like drinking warm milk, use of sedative spices (nutmeg) available at home. It this doesn't help then you can take help from psychiatrist for medications. - Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari Consultant Psychiatrist, Mumbai
How i manage bp? What diet i must follow? Drinking bear is ok or not? I suffer symptom of bluring,sedative,nausea sensation is it about bp? I take tab telmisartan & indapamide this have any side effect?
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Interventional Cardiology
Salt restriction regular exercise.all meds have some side effects but we must weigh. The benefits vs effects
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FAQs

What is Dex K 100mcg Injection used for?

Dex K 100mcg 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 Dex K 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Dex K 100mcg 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 Dex K 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Yes, Dex K 100mcg Injection approved by FDA

Does Dex K 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?

Dex K 100mcg 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 Dex K 100mcg Injection work?

Dex K 100mcg Injection activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.

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Marketer details

Name: Aishwarya Healthcare
Address: 915, hubtown viva western express highway shankarwadi, jogeshwari east mumbai-400060 maharashtra-india ph. +91-22-61979400
Country of origin: India

MRP
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Inclusive of all taxes
1.0 ml in 1 vial
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