dexmedetomidine


dexmedetomidine

 [deks″med-ĕ-to´mĭ-dēn] a selective receptor" >α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used as the hydrochloride salt as a sedative for patients in intensive care units; administered intravenously.

dexmedetomidine

Anesthesiology A selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist, which ↓ the dose of isoflurane required for anesthesia during abdominal hysterectomy. See Isoflurane.