Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection and Divigel

• Generic Name: dexmedetomidine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Precedex

Dexmedetomidine is a sedative that is used to sedate a patient who is under intensive medical care and needs a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine).

Before a ventilator is used, a breathing tube must be inserted through the mouth and into the patient's airway, a procedure called intubation. The tube is then attached to the ventilator, which pumps air slowly into the lungs to control the patient's breathing. Sedation with dexmedetomidine can help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable while the ventilator and tube are in place.

Dexmedetomidine is also used during anesthesia to get a patient ready for a surgery or other medical procedure.

Dexmedetomidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Divigel, Elestrin Pump, Estrasorb, EstroGel Pump, Evamist, Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, Vivelle, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Estrace, DepoEstradiol, Elestrin, Estradot, Estrogel, Femtrace, Femring, Gynodiol

Divigel (estradiol gel) is a clear, colorless gel, which is odorless when dry. Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

Divigel is used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.

Divigel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.