GasGasGas - Dexmedetomidine

Dexemedetomidine is a drug that it seems we are really only just getting our hands on in the UK, it is an Alpha 2 AGOnist causing sedation, anxiolysis and some analgesia. 

This episode of GasGasGas explores its use, mechanisms side effect profile and kinetics

GasGasGas - putting knowledge in your brain!

Show notes at: https://gasgasgas.uk/dexmedetomidine/

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