Complete dosing information for DEXMEDETOMIDINE HCL
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Individualize and titrate dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection dosing to desired clinical effect. (2.1) Administer dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection using a controlled infusion device. (2.1) Dilute the 200 mcg/2mL (100 mcg/mL) vial contents in 0.9% sodium chloride solution to achieve required concentration (4 mcg/mL) prior to administration. (2.4) For Adult Procedural Sedation: Generally initiate at one mcg/kg over 10 minutes , followed by a maintenance infusion initiated at 0.6 mcg/kg/ hour and titrated to achieve desired clinical effect with doses ranging from 0.2 to 1 mcg/kg/ hour . (2.2) Alternative doses : recommended for patients over 65 years of age and awake fiberoptic intubation patients. (2.2) 2.1 Dosing Guidelines Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection dosing should be individualized and titrated to desired clinical response. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection is not indicated for infusions lasting longer than 24 hours. Dexmedetomid