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Precedex
Identifier
019855
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Dexmedetomidine, sold under the trade names Precedex and Dexdor, among others, is an anxiolytic, sedative, and analgesic medication. Similar to clonidine, it is an agonist of α2-adrenergic receptors in certain parts of the brain Dexmedetomidine is notable for its ability to provide sedation without risk of respiratory depression (unlike other commonly used sedatives such as propofol, fentanyl, and midazolam) and can provide cooperative or semi-arousable sedation.
Side effects
There are no absolute contraindications to the use of dexmedetomidine. Dexmedetomidine has a biphasic effect on blood pressure with decreased blood pressure observed at lower concentrations and elevated blood pressure at higher concentrations Rapid IV administration or bolus has been associated with slow heart rate (bradycardia) and low blood pressure (hypotension) due to peripheral α2-receptor stimulation.
On Jan, 29, 2016: 386 people reported to have side effects when taking Precedex. Among them, 1 people (0.26%) has Hallucination.
On Jan, 19, 2016: 386 people reported to have side effects when taking Precedex. Among them, 15 people (3.89%) have Death.
On Jan, 09, 2017 356 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride. Among them, 6 people (1.69%) have Death
Time on Precedex when people have Death :
| < 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
| Death | 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Gender of people who have Death when taking Precedex :
| Female | Male | |
| Death | 21.43% | 78.57% |
Age of people who have Death when taking Precedex :
| 0-1 | 2-9 | 10-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | |
| Death | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.69% | 30.77% | 61.54% |