Dexmedetomidine B. Braun Concentrate for Solution for Infusion Description

Dexmedetomidine B. Braun Concentrate for Solution for Infusion is supplied as a clear, colorless, isotonic solution with a pH between 4.5 to 7.0.
Each ml contains 118 mcg of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (equivalent to 100 mcg or 0.1 mg of dexmedetomidine) and 9 mg of sodium chloride in water for injection. The solution is preservative-free and contains no additives or chemical stabilizers.
Dexmedetomidine B. Braun Concentrate for Solution for Infusion is intended to be used after dilution.
Dexmedetomidine B. Braun Concentrate for Solution for Infusion is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution suitable for intravenous infusion following dilution.
Dexmedetomidine B. Braun Concentrate for Solution for Infusion contains dexmedetomidine hydrochloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a central alpha₂-adrenergic agonist. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is the S-enantiomer of medetomidine. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride chemical name is 1H-Imidazole, 4-[1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-, monohydrochloride, (S). Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 236.7 and the empirical formula is C₁₃H₁₆N₂ · HCl.
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a white or almost white powder that is freely soluble in water and has a pKa of 7.1. Its partition coefficient in-octanol: water at pH 7.4 is 2.89.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Sodium chloride, Water for injections.