Sedation Medications

Definition of Sedation: 1. The act of calming, especially by the administration of a sedative.

2. The state of being calm.

Drugs associated with Sedation

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Sedation. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
Antinaus 50 (More...) generic name: promethazine class: antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics	0 review(s)	Rate It!	7.0
Atarax (Pro, More...) generic name: hydroxyzine class: antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	0 review(s)	Rate It!	7.0
Ativan (Pro, More...) generic name: lorazepam class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, miscellaneous antiemetics	1 review(s)	Rate It!	10
Butisol Sodium (More...) generic name: butabarbital class: barbiturates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Desyrel (Pro, More...) generic name: trazodone class: phenylpiperazine antidepressants	3 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
Desyrel Dividose (More...) generic name: trazodone class: phenylpiperazine antidepressants	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Hyzine (More...) generic name: hydroxyzine class: antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Luminal (More...) generic name: phenobarbital class: barbiturate anticonvulsants, barbiturates	0 review(s)	Rate It!	10
Mebaral (More...) generic name: mephobarbital class: barbiturate anticonvulsants, barbiturates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Nembutal (Pro, More...) generic name: pentobarbital class: barbiturates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Phenadoz (Pro, More...) generic name: promethazine class: antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Phenergan (Pro, More...) generic name: promethazine class: antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics	3 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
Precedex (More...) generic name: dexmedetomidine class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Promethegan (More...) generic name: promethazine class: antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics	0 review(s)	Rate It!	6.0
Seconal (More...) generic name: secobarbital class: barbiturates	0 review(s)	Rate It!	10
Solfoton (More...) generic name: phenobarbital class: barbiturate anticonvulsants, barbiturates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Somnote (More...) generic name: chloral hydrate class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	1 review(s)	Rate It!	2.0
Sublimaze (Pro, More...) generic name: fentanyl class: narcotic analgesics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Talwin (Pro, More...) generic name: pentazocine class: narcotic analgesics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Vistaril (Pro, More...) generic name: hydroxyzine class: antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	1 review(s)	Rate It!	7.3
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Latest Sedation Blog Post

Newer Medication May Offer Advantages Over Agents Commonly Used For Sedation of Intensive Care Unit Patients
CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2009—Use of the sedative dexmedetomidine for critically ill patients resulted in less time on a ventilator and less delirium compared to patients administered a more commonly used drug, according to a study in the February 4 issue of...

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