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News on Precedex (dexmedetomidine)

Orion Group Interim Report January-September 2010 - MarketWatch

Orion Group Interim Report January-September 2010MarketWatchDuring the year, the intensive care sedative Precedex has also become one of our most important products. "As anticipated, our operations established in ...

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RTT NewsHospira Outshines Zacks EstimatesZacks.comEven though performance at the SIP segment was hurt by the lower sales of oxaliplatin, Precedex, meropenem, vancomycin and heparin performed well in the ...Hospira Profit Falls, Yet Tops View; Updates FY10 GuidanceRTT NewsHospira Reports Third-Quarter 2010 ResultsAmerican Chronicleall 43 news articles��

Hospira Reports Third-Quarter 2010 Results - PR Newswire (press release)

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Orion kasvoi kaikilla mittareilla - ja kasvu jatkuu - YLE

Orion kasvoi kaikilla mittareilla - ja kasvu jatkuuYLEOrionin hyvien lukujen taustalta löytyy rauhoitteena käytetty Precedex, joka on noussut vuoden aikana yhtiön liki tärkeimmäksi tuotteeksi. ...Orion tarjoili ilopillerin sijoittajilleTalouselämäall 5 news articles��

Precedex (dexmedetomidine)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Precedex
Active Ingredient:	dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
Strength(s):	100mcg/mL
Dosage Form(s):	Intravenous injection
Company Name:	Abbott Laboratories
Availability:	Prescription only, intensive care unit use only
*Date Approved by FDA:	December 17, 1999
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Precedex used for?

Precedex is an intravenous (IV) sedative used only in intensive care unit patients who need manually or mechanically operated medical equipment to keep air flowing into and out of their lungs. Precedex should not be given constantly for more than 24 hours.

How should Precedex be given?

Precedex should only be given by health care providers who are skilled in managing patients in an intensive care setting. Because of the action of Precedex, patients on Precedex should be continuously monitored. Significant decreases in blood pressure and slow heartbeat can occur.