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Dexmedetomidine

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Definition: A imidazole derivative that is an agonist of ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS. It is closely-related to MEDETOMIDINE, which is the racemic form of this compound.     
Pharmacological Action Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Hypnotics and Sedatives 		Other names MPV1440; MPV 1440; Hydrochloride, Dexmedetomidine; Precedex; MPV-1440; Hospira Brand of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride; Dexmedetomidine HydrochlorideDrugs* : PRECEDEX; DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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