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PRECEDEX (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection)
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1 Intensive Care Unit Sedation
PRECEDEX is indicated for sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated adult patients during...
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Administration Instructions
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- PRECEDEX dosing should be individualized and titrated to desired clinical response.
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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
PRECEDEX (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) injection is a clear and colorless solution, to be used after dilution. It is available as:
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- 200 mcg/2 mL (100 mcg/mL) single-dose...
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Drug Administration
PRECEDEX should be administered only by persons skilled in the management of patients in the intensive care or...
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Anesthetics, Sedatives, Hypnotics, Opioids
Co-administration of PRECEDEX with anesthetics, sedatives, hypnotics, and opioids is likely to lead...
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Risk Summary
Available data from...
9 DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
9.1 Controlled Substance
PRECEDEX (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) is not a controlled substance.
10 OVERDOSAGE
The tolerability of PRECEDEX was studied in one study in which healthy adult subjects were administered doses at and above the recommended dose of 0.2 to 0.7 mcg/kg/hr. The maximum blood concentration achieved...
11 DESCRIPTION
PRECEDEX (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) injection (100 mcg/mL) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution suitable for intravenous infusion following dilution. PRECEDEX (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) in 0.9% Sodium...
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
PRECEDEX is a relatively selective centrally acting alpha2-adrenergic agonist with sedative...
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
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14 CLINICAL STUDIES
The safety and efficacy of PRECEDEX has been evaluated in four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter clinical trials in 1,185 adult patients.
...16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]...
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
PRECEDEX is indicated for short-term intravenous sedation. Dosage must be individualized and titrated to the desired clinical effect. Blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels will be...
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