Weijing Li
Abstract
Dexmedetomidine is a high selective α2 adrenoreceptor agonist, and it is widely used in ICU and anesthesiology department due to its unique properties. This paper reviews its mechanism of action and current clinical uses in different aspects. Key words: Dexmedetomidine; Molecular mechanism of pharmacological action; Therapeutic uses
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Dexmedetomidine is a high selective α2 adrenoreceptor agonist, and it is widely used in ICU and anesthesiology department due to its unique properties. This paper reviews its mechanism of action and current clinical uses in different aspects. Key words: Dexmedetomidine; Molecular mechanism of pharmacological action; Therapeutic uses
Key concepts: Dexmedetomidine, Agonist, Mechanism of action, Medicine, Mechanism (biology), Action (physics), Anesthesiology, Anesthesia