Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection and Glycerin rectal

• 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: glycerin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Pediatric, Pedia-Lax Liquid, Sani-Supp, Osmoglyn, Fleet Babylax, Glycerin Suppositories Maximum Strength, Colace Glycerin Suppositories, Tixylix Baby, Glycerol Adult, Senokot Direct Relief, Glycerol, Ichthammol Glycerin, Ravin, Glycerol Infant, Glycerol Pediatric, Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus, Gilseal Homecare Glycerol BP, Allens Junior Cough, Bandi S15, Avedana Glycerin Suppositories Adult

Glycerin rectal is used as a laxative. It works by causing the intestines to hold more water, which softens the stool.

Glycerin rectal is used to treat occasional constipation or to cleanse the bowel before a rectal exam or other intestinal procedure.

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