Dexmedetomidine other names?

What other names does dexmedetomidine go by?

Dexmedetomidine is also known under several alternative names and spellings used in prescribing, labeling, and research. Common variants include:
- Dexmedetomidine (generic name)
- Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (often written on products as the salt form) [1]
- Dexmedetomidine HCl (abbreviation) [1]
- Dextro-dexmedetomidine (a shorthand you may see in some secondary listings, though “dexmedetomidine” is the standard term) [2]

Is dexmedetomidine the same as “Precedex”?

Yes. Precedex is a brand name for dexmedetomidine. The active drug is dexmedetomidine. [1]

How is it labeled in medical records?

In many hospital systems and charts, you’ll see it recorded as one of these forms:
- Dexmedetomidine
- Dexmedetomidine HCl
- Precedex (brand)

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/international/dexmedetomidine.html
   
2. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Dexmedetomidine