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drug: dexmedetomidine

Clinical class	sedative-hypnotic
Action	alpha₂ adrenergic agonist
Chemical class	imidazole
CSA schedule	none
DEA number	none
Routes of administration	parenteral
Associated with (substance-related)	disorders: none
Availability	hospital

Precedex™ (Abbott Laboratories) FDA approved for indication:
12.17.1999 sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting
U.S. Prescribing information