Luhan Pharmachem Co., Ltd.

Luhan pharmachem Co., Ltd. supplies Dexmedetomidine HCl bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to the pharmaceutical industry. Our Dexmedetomidine HCl is manufactured by cGMP compliant facility. Welcome to contact us for further details including current DMF status for the product and up to date regulatory status of the manufacturing facility. We look forward to assisting you with your research and development projects.

What is Dexmedetomidine HCl?

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a sedative with analgesic properties used in dogs and cats to enable physical exams, various clinical and/or surgical and dental procedures. It may also be given as a premedication prior to general anesthesia in dogs.

What is the drug?

• Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a synthetic alpha-2-adrenergic agonist with sedative and analgesic properties (non-narcotic)
• Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is given by intramuscular (in the muscle) and/or intravenous (in the vein) injection in dogs and cats

Reason for Prescribing:

• To produce sedation and analgesia in dogs and cats
• Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride may also be used as a preanesthetic drug, significantly reducing the amount of general anesthesia necessary

What dogs/cats should not take this medication?

• Pets with respiratory conditions, heart, liver or kidney diseases
• Pets with diabetes
• Pets in shock, severely debilitated or experiencing stress due to heat, cold or fatigue
• Use in puppies less than 16 weeks, kittens less than 12 weeks and geriatric dogs and cats has not been evaluated
• Use in breeding, pregnant or nursing dogs and cats has not been evaluated
• Pets with known hypersensitivity to alpha2-adrenergic agonists

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