Non-Opioid Analgesics / Adjuncts
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Calculated Induction Dose
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Mechanism of Action
Alpha-2 agonist. Decreases anesthetic and analgesic requirements, provides sedation, and markedly prolongs local anesthetic blocks.
Dosage Guidelines
| Type | Route | Rate / Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dosage/Guideline | Systemic | IV: 1-3 mcg/kg; Epidural/Caudal: 1-2 mcg/kg. |