The sequence of induction of anaesthesia, laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation are associated with marked hemodynamic changes and autonomic reflex activity which may be a cause of concern in many high risk patients. In this study, we compare the effects of two different doses of Dexmedetomidine, 1µg/kg and 0.5µg/kg with control group with respect to hemodynamic responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, attenuation of sympathetic responses to laryngoscopy and intubation and undesirable effects. METHODS: 90 ASA I and II status normotensive patients scheduled for elective surgical procedure were selected and randomly divided into three groups of 30 each. Group 1 patients received 0.5µg/kg in 10 minutes, group 2 patients received 1µg/kg in 10 minutes and group 3 patients received Normal Saline. 60 secs after the infusion, patient was induced with Inj Fentanyl 1-2µg/kg, Inj. propofol and Inj Vecuronium administered. Intubation was performed. Values of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR) and O2 saturation (SpO2) were recorded at baseline (T0), 60 sec after Dexmedetomidine infusion (T1), 60 sec after induction (T2), 60 sec after intubation (T3), 5 min after intubation (T4). RESULTS: It was found that SBP, DBP, MAP levels were significantly lower at T3 period in group 2 than in group 1 and group 3 (p<0.05, p<0.01, p<0.05). Also, HR levels were significantly lower at T3 in group 2 than in group 1 and group 3(p<0.01).There was no significant changes in SpO2 levels between the groups. CONCLUSION: Through this study, we empirically prove that Dexmedetomidine 1 μg.kg-1 is more effective than Dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg.kg-1 in controlling haemodynamic responses to tracheal intubation.