Abstract
Alpha2-Adrenoceptor agonists have an immensely diverse utility in peri-operative and critical care medicine. In particular, their application as premedicants, analgesics and hypnotics/sedatives is becoming increasingly popular with delivery to a wide spectrum of patients. The ability of these agents to provide renal, cardiac and neurocognitive protection is only just being realized and requires further study.
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists*
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Adrenergic alpha-Agonists / therapeutic use*
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / therapeutic use
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Anesthesia / methods
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Animals
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Dexmedetomidine / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
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Models, Biological
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Perioperative Care / methods
Substances
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Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
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Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Dexmedetomidine