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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
15.1. General anaesthesia
15.1.1. Intravenous anaesthetics
Total Formulary
DEXMEDETOMIDINE (DEXDOR) (infusion)
Restrictions:
Use for sedation in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients requiring a sedation level not deeper than arousal in response to verbal stimulation (corresponding to Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale [RASS] 0 to -3) is restricted to specialist use in accordance with local protocol. For the relevant SMC advice click here
Prescribing Notes:
The following indications are not recommended for use by the SMC and are non-Formulary:
- Sedation of non-intubated adults prior to and/or during diagnostic or surgical procedures requiring sedation, i.e. procedural/awake sedation.