The Pharmacokinetics and Hemodynamic Effects of Intravenous and Intramuscular Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in Adult Human Volunteers

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Authors

Lauri Vuorilehto · Orion Corporation (United Kingdom)

Abstract

The intramuscular administration of dexmedetomidine avoids the acute hemodynamic changes seen with intravenous administration, but results in similar hemodynamic alterations within 4 h.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 78, Issue 5, pp. 813-820

DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199305000-00002

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