Dexmedetomidine vs Atipamezole - What's the difference?

dexmedetomidine | atipamezole |


As nouns the difference between dexmedetomidine and atipamezole

is that dexmedetomidine is an aromatic imidazole derivative that is used as a sedative and analgesic while atipamezole is a synthetic alpha2-adrenergic antagonist indicated for the reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine and medetomidine in dogs.

dexmedetomidine

English

Noun

(wikipedia dexmedetomidine) (-)
  • (medicine) An aromatic imidazole derivative that is used as a sedative and analgesic

    • atipamezole

    English

    Noun

    (-) (wikipedia atipamezole)
  • A synthetic alpha2-adrenergic antagonist indicated for the reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine and medetomidine in dogs.