Tomexa 200 μg/2mL; 400 μg/4mL; 1000 μg/10 mL Concentrate for solution for infusion
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Sedation in ICU and monitored anaesthesia care.
Dosage (summary)
Loading: 1.0 mcg/kg over 10 mins; Maintenance: 0.2-0.7 mcg/kg/hr.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Enhanced effects with sedatives and opioids
- Caution with beta blockers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to dexmedetomidine
- Sepsis
- Unstable trauma
- Hypovolaemia
- Heart block
- Uncontrolled cardiac failure
Common side effects
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Hypertension
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
Counselling Points
- Avoid driving for 24 hours post-sedation
- Monitor for signs of agitation after stopping
- Fluid supplementation is necessary
Serious warnings
- Serious bradycardia and sinus arrest
- Careful titration in elderly
- Continuous monitoring required
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