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Precedex and Cardiovascular dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Precedex and disease Cardiovascular dysfunction for safety when used together.

Check result:

Precedex <> Cardiovascular dysfunction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of dexmedetomidine injection infusion decreases sympathetic nervous system activity and can cause hypotension, significant bradycardia and sinus arrest. Caution should be exercised when administered to patients with advanced heart block, severe ventricular dysfunction or any significant cardiovascular dysfunction. Hypotension or bradycardia can be expected to be more pronounced in patients with hypovolemia, diabetes mellitus, chronic hypertension and in the elderly.

Precedex

Generic Name: dexmedetomidine

Brand Name: Precedex

Synonyms: n.a.

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