Dexmedetomidine Mechanism of Action: an update
Journal of Cellular & Molecular Anesthesia,
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2016),
16 March 2016
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Page 91-94
https://doi.org/10.22037/jcma.v1i2.11398
Abstract
Dexmedetomidine (PRECEDEX) is an imidazole derivative that is a highly selective a2 receptor agonist. Activation of the a2 adrenergic receptors by dexmedetomidine leads to both sedation and analgesia; with negligible respiratory and cardiovascular side effects. The drug is likely to be increasingly used for sedation and as an anesthetic adjunct.- Dexmedetomidine
- neuroprotection
- reperfusion injury
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