Dexmedetomidine: Exploring its potential role and dosing guideline for its use in intractable pain in the palliative care setting

Patrick J. Coyne; Colin P. Wozencraft; Seth B. Roberts; Barton Bobb; Thomas J. Smith

doi:10.3109/15360288.2010.518227

Dexmedetomidine: Exploring its potential role and dosing guideline for its use in intractable pain in the palliative care setting

Patrick J. Coyne, Colin P. Wozencraft, Seth B. Roberts, Barton Bobb, Thomas J. Smith

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Abstract

Intractable pain continues to pose problems for patients with life-limiting disease. The authors review the potential role of dexmedetomidine (Precedex), an α2-adrenergic agonist, as a bridge to obtaining effective analgesia. The authors offer criteria to consider in utilizing this medication within the context of palliative care.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	384-386
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
Volume	24
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/15360288.2010.518227
State	Published - Dec 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Dexmedetomidine
guidelines
pain
palliative care
protocol

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Pharmacology (medical)

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