We know that, Dexmedetomidine (trade names Precedex, Dexdor) is a sedative medication used by intensive care units and anesthetists. It is relatively unusual in its ability to provide sedation without causing respiratory depression. Like clonidine, it is an agonist of α2-adrenergic receptors in certain parts of the brain. It is the S-enantiomer of medetomidine, used in veterinary medicine. The drug has been developed by Orion Pharma...
Now researchers have reported that, Dexmedetomidine may be an effective treatment option for opioid-induced hyperalgesia.....