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Dexmedetomidin

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 16/100

Dexmedetomidin is a Small molecule drug developed by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. It is currently FDA-approved for Conscious sedation. Also known as: Group D, Medex inj, 200mcg/2ml, ILSUNG, sedadomid, precedex.

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Generic nameDexmedetomidin
Also known asGroup D, Medex inj, 200mcg/2ml, ILSUNG, sedadomid, precedex
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
TargetAlpha-1A adrenergic receptor, Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor, Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhaseFDA-approved

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Frequently asked questions about Dexmedetomidin

What is Dexmedetomidin?

Dexmedetomidin is a Small molecule drug developed by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, indicated for Conscious sedation.

What is Dexmedetomidin used for?

Dexmedetomidin is indicated for Conscious sedation.

Who makes Dexmedetomidin?

Dexmedetomidin is developed and marketed by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati (see full Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati pipeline at /company/children-s-hospital-medical-center-cincinnati).

Is Dexmedetomidin also known as anything else?

Dexmedetomidin is also known as Group D, Medex inj, 200mcg/2ml, ILSUNG, sedadomid, precedex.

What development phase is Dexmedetomidin in?

Dexmedetomidin is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Dexmedetomidin?

Common side effects of Dexmedetomidin include Hypotension, Bradycardia, Hypertension, Nausea, Fever, Vomiting. Serious adverse events: Hypotension Requiring Intervention, Bradycardia Requiring Intervention, Pulmonary Edema, Ventricular Tachycardia.

What does Dexmedetomidin target?

Dexmedetomidin targets Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor, Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor, Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor.

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