Dexmedetomidine is a
Ref: KD Tripathi pharmacology 7th edition (page.no: 384) Dexmedetomidine is a centrally active a2A agonist It is introduced for sedating critically ill/ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. It is used as an adjunct to anaesthesia. Analgesia and sedation are produced with little respiratory depression, amnesia, or anaesthesia
Autonomic nervous system
Centrally acting alpha 2 agonist
Peripherally acting alpha2 agonist
Centrally acting alpha 2 antagonist
Peripherally acting alpha 2 antagonist
Centrally acting alpha 2 agonist