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Drug Information  
Generic Name: Dexmedetomidine
Pronunciation: dex-med-eh-TOM-o-deen
Product Name: Precedex
Marketer: Abbott Laboratories Inc.
Category: Sedative & Amnesic Drugs
How given: intravenously (IV)
Uses: Newly intubated and mechanically ventilated ICU patients requiring sedation are ideal for the use of this medication.
Comment: Dexmedetomidine is a sedative agent developed for use in initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in an ICU setting. This medication is usually used for a period of twenty-four hours. Precedex, unlike many sedative agents, does not cause decreased breathing.

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