Dexmedetomidine: a unique clinical profile in ICU sedation

Abstract

a pharmacist who specialises in writing about therapeuticsDexmedetomidine is a sedating agent with a pharmacological and therapeutic profile that is unlike those of the most commonly used sedative agents (midazolam and propofol). In this article, we provide an over view of dex medetomidine in terms of its pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and describe its place in the management of patients in intensive care.