Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection and Xatmep

• 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: methotrexate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Rheumatrex Dose Pack, Trexall, Xatmep, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free

Xatmep interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.

Xatmep is used to treat certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. This medicine is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Xatmep is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

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