dexmedetomidine

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
gptkbp:approvalYear 1999
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:N05CM18
gptkbp:bioavailability 16% (oral)
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Precedex
gptkbp:CASNumber 113775-47-6
gptkbp:category analgesic
benzodiazepine
sedative
sympatholytic
gptkbp:contraindication advanced heart block
severe ventricular dysfunction
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Orion_Pharma
gptkbp:effect minimal respiratory depression
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C13H16N2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dexmedetomidine
gptkbp:interactsWith opioids
antihypertensives
other sedatives
anesthetics
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:(S)-4-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)benzyl-1,2-dimethylbenzene
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonism
gptkbp:meltingPoint 112-114°C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:origin synthetic
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:proteinBinding 94%
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEMBL1201313
5311068
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:medetomidine
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intravenous
intranasal
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
hypotension
dry mouth
bradycardia
hypertension (transient)
gptkbp:solubility soluble in water
gptkbp:UNII UYX8H8BQH7
gptkbp:usedFor sedation
analgesia
anxiolysis
gptkbp:usedIn intensive care unit
procedural sedation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Precedex
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6