Drug details

Precedex (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride)

type of Sedatives

Precedex (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist with sedative properties used for short-term intravenous sedation.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • abnormal heart rate
  • low or high blood pressure,
  • slow heart rate, and