Medetofix 100 Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Dexmedetomidine (100mcg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Imidazole Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Alpha 2-Adrenoceptor agonists (Anaesthetic)
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	379

FAQ

What is Medetofix 100 used for?

Medetofix 100 is used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings (i.e. in initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients or non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures).

Is Medetofix 100 a controlled substance?

Medetofix 100 is a sedative that belongs to a class of drugs called centrally active selective 2A agonists.It is not a controlled drug/substance

Is Medetofix 100 approved by FDA?

Yes, Medetofix 100 approved by FDA

Does Medetofix 100 cause amnesia?

Medetofix 100 is given as an infusion (drip) into veins. It may cause pain at the injection site and low heart rate (bradycardia). It does not cause amnesia.

How does Medetofix 100 work?

Medetofix 100 activates the central 2A receptors which causes sedation and analgesia.

Medetofix 100 Injection Reviews

Medetofix 100 is a prescription medicine used to provide sedation (a state of calm, drowsiness, or sleep) for adult patients in intensive care settings. It may also be used for awake sedation during diagnostic and surgical procedures.

Medetofix 100 is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any medical conditions like slow heart rate, low blood pressure, neurological disorder, severe liver problems, or have ever developed a serious fever after some medicines, especially after taking anesthesia. Your doctor will monitor the cardiac and respiratory state after providing this injection.

Common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, decreased blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not improve with time or worsen. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

How Medetofix 100 Injection Works

Medetofix 100 works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that relieves pain and induces sleep.

How to Use Medetofix 100 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Medetofix 100 Injection

In Sedative: Medetofix 100 helps to calm the activity of the nerves and helps induce a deep state of sleep called sedation. Therefore this medicine acts as a sedative and is used in intensive care units (ICUs) to provide relief to patients and to keep them stress-free. It can also be used to carry out some diagnostic or minor surgical procedures. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setup.

Uses of Medetofix 100 Injection

Sedative

Medetofix 100 Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Medetofix 100 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Medetofix 100 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Driving ^{NOT RELEVANT}

Not relevant, as Medetofix 100 is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Medetofix 100 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Medetofix 100 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Medetofix 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Medetofix 100 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Medetofix 100 is recommended.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen level during the treatment.
Medetofix 100 is given as an infusion into the veins by healthcare professionals only.

References

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