Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection was first developed by Orion Pharma (Finland) and Abbott (USA). It was approved by the FDA on 17 December 1999, under the trade name Precedex ®. Currently, the ...

1. Why am I being treated with PRECEDEX? PRECEDEX contains the active ingredient dexmedetomidine hydrochloride. PRECEDEX can be used as a sedative (calming agent) if adults need to be calm or ...