Pharmacokinetics, absolute bioavailability and tolerability of ketamine after intranasal administration to dexmedetomidine sedated dogs [PDF]
Intranasal ketamine has recently gained interest in human medicine, not only for its sedative, anaesthetic or analgesic properties, but also in the management of treatment resistant depression, where it has been shown to be an effective, fast acting ...
Croubels, Siska+6 more
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Dexmedetomidine for patients with croup
Agitation exacerbates symptoms in patients with croup, but the reports on the therapeutic effects of sedation in these patients without intubation are scarce. We describe a typical case of croup wherein light sedation with dexmedetomidine was effective in treating and discuss how agitation exacerbates and sedation improves symptoms from the viewpoint ...
Norihiko Tsuboi+4 more
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Review of the effects of anesthetic agents used as premedication for patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy with diagnoses of bipolar disorder or major depression on convulsion, recovery period, and hemodynamic parameters [PDF]
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of anesthetic agents used as premedication in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for diagnoses of bipolar disorder or major depression in terms of convulsion, recovery period ...
Orhan, Mehmet Emin, Ozen, Volkan
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Safe electrophysiologic profile of dexmedetomidine in different experimental arrhythmia models
Previous studies suggest an impact of dexmedetomidine on cardiac electrophysiology. However, experimental data is sparse. Therefore, purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of dexmedetomidine on different experimental models of ...
Christian Ellermann+9 more
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Dexmedetomidine Oral Mucosa Patch for Sedation Suppresses Apoptosis in Hippocampus of Normal Rats [PDF]
Purpose Dexmedetomidine, an α2-adrenergic agonist, provides sedative and analgesic effects without significant respiratory depression. Dexmedetomidine has been suggested to have an antiapoptotic effect in response to various brain insults.
Je Hoon Park+9 more
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Dose rationale and pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine in mechanically ventilated new-borns : impact of design optimisation [PDF]
Purpose: There is a need for alternative analgosedatives such as dexmedetomidine in neonates. Given the ethical and practical difficulties, protocol design for clinical trials in neonates should be carefully considered before implementation.
Allegaert, Karel+8 more
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Dexmedetomidine-induced contraction of isolated rat aorta is dependent on extracellular calcium concentration [PDF]
BackgroundDexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist that is widely used for sedation and analgesia during the perioperative period. Intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine induces transient hypertension due to vasoconstriction ...
Seong-Ho Ok+3 more
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Sedative and Immunosuppressive Effects of Dexmedetomidine in Transplantation
Dexmedetomidine, an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, is used as an anti-anxiety medication. It exerts a cholinergic effect, thereby reducing the release of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α).
Chen-Fang Lee+9 more
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Background There may be great individual variability in the hemodynamic effects of this dexmedetomidine. For this reason, the dose must be carefully adjusted to achieve the desired clinical effect.
Yuan Han+7 more
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Behavioral and cardiopulmonary effects of dexmedetomidine alone and in combination with butorphanol, methadone, morphine or tramadol in conscious sheep [PDF]
Objective: To compare cardiopulmonary and sedative effects following administration of dexmedetomidine alone or with butorphanol, methadone, morphine or tramadol in healthy sheep. Study design: Randomized crossover study. Animals: Six Santa Inês
Auckburally, Adam+5 more
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