DEXMEDETOMIDINE: A NOBLE DRUG FOR ANALGESIA AND SEDATION

Dr. Gaurav Acharya; Dr. Basant Kumar Ningawal; Dr. Dewesh Kumar; Dr. Shivani Badal

Volume : III, Issue : IX, September - 2014

DEXMEDETOMIDINE: A NOBLE DRUG FOR ANALGESIA AND SEDATION

Dr. Gaurav Acharya, Dr. Basant Kumar Ningawal, Dr. Dewesh Kumar, Dr. Shivani Badal

Abstract :

It has been decades since we are searching for a drug that can effectively manage peri operative requirements of analgesia and sedation and which has a better safety profile and physical properties and the search ings us close to the alpha–2 adrenergic agonist dexmedetomidine that appears to be fit. After its approval by FDA for clinical use dexmedetomidine usage has increased drastically and it appears to be the end of search for the most awaited wonder drug. This review will discuss its role in anesthesia practice as the major drug for various clinical conditions.