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PRECEDEX
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DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

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PRECEDEXDEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION
ManufacturerPFIZER CANADA ULCACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
Active ingredientDEXMEDETOMIDINEDEXMEDETOMIDINE (DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Strength100MCG100MCG
Dosage formSOLUTIONSolution
RouteINTRAVENOUSIntravenous
Health Canada statusCancelled Post MarketMarketed
Shortage statusPermanently DiscontinuedNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on file2
Different active ingredientSame strengthSame dosage formSame route
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