Sedeto 100mcg Injection

Sedeto 100mcg Injection belongs to the group of sedatives used to sedate patients in acute settings such as the ICU, during surgical procedures and in those who require a mechanical ventilator. Sedation is defined as a state of relaxation, drowsiness or sleep.

Sedeto 100mcg Injection contains Dexmedetomidine which works by inhibiting the release of an active neurotransmitter (nerve substance) called norepinephrine and subsequently blocks pain signals. Hence Sedeto 100mcg Injection brings on a sense of relaxation and numbness through massive pain relief. 

Sedeto 100mcg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Sedeto 100mcg Injection may cause certain common side effects such as a slow heart rate, a change in blood pressure and an alteration in breathing pattern. You are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist. 

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Sedeto 100mcg Injection. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, as Sedeto 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in these states. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Sedeto 100mcg Injection causes sedation. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol with Sedeto 100mcg Injection.

Sedeto 100mcg Injection is a sedative that is used for the purpose of sedation in acute settings such as the intensive care unit (ICU). Sedeto 100mcg Injection finds application in aiding anaesthesia before surgical procedures and is also used to relax patients on mechanical ventilation. Sedeto 100mcg Injection contains Dexmedetomidine. Sedeto 100mcg Injection blocks pain signals, so the brain doesn't perceive pain or sensation and hence, brings on a sense of numbness and anaesthesia.

• Change in breathing pattern
• Slow pulse
• Fall in blood pressure

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Sedeto 100mcg Injection. Keep your doctor informed if you suffer from any bleeding disorders, disorders of heart rhythm, hypotension (very low blood pressure), stroke, cardiovascular disorders, neurological problems or liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking alcohol with Sedeto 100mcg Injection. Inform the doctor if you are on anticoagulant (blood-thinner) therapy, sedatives, anaesthetics or any pain killers. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding as Sedeto 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in these states.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Sedeto 100mcg Injection may interact with sedatives (midazolam, propofol), opioid analgesics (morphine, codeine), and anaesthetics (sevoflurane, isoflurane).

Drug-Food Interactions: Sedeto 100mcg Injection may interact with alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Sedeto 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with heart rhythm disorder, low blood pressure, stroke, abnormally slow heart rate, low blood volume, neurological disorder, and severe liver problems.

• MIDAZOLAM
• PROPOFOL
• MORPHINE
• CODEINE
• SEVOFLURANE
• ISOFLURANE

• Invest in a balanced diet. Load up on lean meats, fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts, oily fish etc. 
• Cut back on alcohol as this can have an adverse effect on pain states as well as the quality of your sleep.
• Try meditation and deep breathing to reduce overall stress and pain. 
• Stop smoking as smoking is known to worsen pain conditions. 
• Engage in mild physical exercise daily and keep your body active. 

• You will need to be monitored consistently after receiving Sedeto 100mcg Injection.
• Elderly people over the age of 65 may require dose adjustments. Discuss with your treating doctor in case of advanced age.
• Caution should be exercised before administering Sedeto 100mcg Injection with other vasodilatory drugs. 

Sedation: A state of sleep, relaxation or drowsiness brought on by an external substance such as a drug. Sedation is the alleviation of irritation, anxiety or agitation by administering a sedative drug. It is generally carried out to ease the process of a diagnostic procedure or surgery.