Precedex

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:brand
gptkb:drug
gptkbp:activeIngredient gptkb:dexmedetomidine
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1999
procedural sedation
sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:N05CM18
gptkbp:contraindication advanced heart block
severe ventricular dysfunction
gptkbp:form solution for injection
gptkbp:halfLife 2 hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Precedex
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pfizer
gptkbp:marketedIn gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory Not assigned (US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
hypotension
dry mouth
bradycardia
gptkbp:usedFor sedation
gptkbp:usedIn intensive care unit
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hospira
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5