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Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Baxter Healthcare

FDA drug shortage · Current · updated Apr 7, 2025

Key facts

Generic name Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Proprietary name Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
Company Baxter Healthcare
Presentation Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 ug/50 mL (NDC 0338-9555-24)
Dosage form Injection
Strength 200 ug/50 mL
Status Current
Therapeutic category Anesthesia
Package NDCs 0338-9555-24
First posted Apr 10, 2020
Last updated Apr 7, 2025

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