Dexem 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.

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

Uses of Dexem Injection

Sedative

Benefits of Dexem Injection

In Sedative

Dexem 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 Dexem 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 Dexem

Dryness in mouth
Decreased blood pressure
Slow heart rate

How to use Dexem Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Dexem 100mcg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dexem 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

Dexem 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 Dexem 100mcg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dexem 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dexem 100mcg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Dexem 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dexem 100mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Dexem 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

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Alpha 2-Adrenoceptor agonists (Anaesthetic)

Patient concerns

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

I take stalopam plus for 6 years. Is it right to take it?? Without it i can't sleep. Is there any way to sleep without this pill?? Plz help

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Stalopam plus has two components- escitalopram and clonazepam. While escitalopram is an antidepressant and can be continued for years, clonazepam is a sedative and should not be taken continuously for more than 4-6 weeks. Problem occurs when patients continue Medicines without supervision. Please consult your psychiatrist for further advice.

My daily routine is very sedative. The day I walk a bit my legs start paining severly. I am overweight but coz of this issue cant workout even. Also my iron level is low. Please suggest what to do

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Consult a Dietician and get a low calorie diet with an aim to decrease weight by 2 kg every month. And start a walk everyday initially according to time you can withstand and slowly increase the duration

I have clogged sinuses, from the past 3 days, even have a blocked left ear. Sometimes I get mild fever around 99-100. I have a runny nose from past 2 days cough is colourless and not very viscous. I live in delhi so any medication which is region friendly would be really helpful thank you I have my exams this week so cannot really afford to take a sedative.

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

U can try cetrizine 10 mg at bed time along with paracetamol but will suggest you to visit ent specialist near you for proper examination

Suffering From OCD STRESS. Anxiety Mind not relaxed Feeling tired irritation confusion low memory concentration Unnecessary thoughts every time Besides these problems I also feel Premature Ejaculation Gas problem Acne on face Sinusitis Also I am an Advocate and have consulted a lot of Doctors But i feel only temporary relief not Permanent relief And taking Allopathic tablets i feel very much relaxed but there are also a lot of side effects such as 1 ALWAYS SEDATION DUE TO WHICH I M UNABLE TO DO MY ADVOCATE WORK IN COURT SO PLS PRESCRIBE ME NON.SEDATIVE AND EFFECTIVE TABLETS 2 TREMBLING IN HANDS 3 FEELING IMPOTENCY SO ITS A REQUEST PLS GIVE ME NON SEDATIVE AND EFFECTIVE TABLETS SO THAT I MAY BE RELAXED ALL DAY AND ENERGETIC. WITHOUT ANY SIDE EFFECTS AND ALL MY MIND DISORDERS MAY BE REMOVED PERMANENTLY AND ALL OTHER DISORDERS ALSO. LIKE P.E. GAS PROBLEM ACNE SINUS AWAITING FOR UR REPLY PLS SOON REPLY I m suffering these problems for the last 5 years Y u dont reply Doctor

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. It's a neurochemical disturbance in brain and worsens due to stressful environment. OCD is typically treated with medication, psychotherapy or a combination of the two. Medicines are prescribed after clinical examination in OPD. This portal is for education and guidance.

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What is Dexem 100mcg Injection used for?

Dexem 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 Dexem 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Dexem 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 Dexem 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Yes, Dexem 100mcg Injection approved by FDA

Does Dexem 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?

Dexem 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 Dexem 100mcg Injection work?

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

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Dexem 100mcg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Dexem Injection

Benefits of Dexem Injection

In Sedative

Side effects of Dexem Injection

Common side effects of Dexem

How to use Dexem Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

What is Dexem 100mcg Injection used for?

Is Dexem 100mcg Injection a controlled substance?

Is Dexem 100mcg Injection approved by FDA?

Does Dexem 100mcg Injection cause amnesia?

How does Dexem 100mcg Injection work?

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