Precidex Injection 2ml

Precidex Injection 2ml is an injection made by Brookes Pharmaceutical Labs (pak) Ltd that contains Dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 agonist sedative used in hospital. It is used for sedation in intensive care and procedures. Pack size: 2 injections.

Uses of Precidex Injection 2ml

Precidex Injection 2ml is used in hospital to keep patients calm and lightly sedated, most often in intensive care units for people on breathing machines. It is also used for sedation during some surgical and diagnostic procedures where the patient needs to stay relaxed but can still be woken easily. Because it causes little breathing suppression, it suits patients who need gentle, controllable sedation.

How Precidex Injection 2ml works

Dexmedetomidine acts on alpha-2 receptors in the brain, reducing the release of noradrenaline, a chemical messenger involved in alertness and stress. This produces a calm, sleep-like state and some pain relief, while patients can usually still respond when spoken to.

Possible side effects

Precidex Injection 2ml is only given under close monitoring, and the effects staff watch for most often include:

• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate
• A brief rise in blood pressure at the start of treatment
• Dry mouth
• Nausea

The care team will act at once if the heart rate becomes very slow, blood pressure falls sharply, or there are signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling or breathing difficulty.

Precautions and warnings

• Precidex Injection 2ml is given in hospital by trained staff with continuous heart and blood pressure monitoring.
• Tell the team about any heart rhythm problems, heart block or low blood pressure.
• Liver disease can slow how quickly the medicine is cleared, so the team may adjust treatment.
• Other sedatives, painkillers and blood pressure medicines can add to its effects, so the team needs a full list of medicines.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the doctor will weigh up the benefits and risks before using it.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Precidex Injection 2ml online in Pakistan

Order Precidex Injection 2ml from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.