Medetomidine (hydrochloride)

Medetomidine hydrochloride is an orally active α2-adrenoceptor agonist (Ki: 1.08 nM). Medetomidine hydrochloride has sedative and analgesic effects. Medetomidine hydrochloride can cause peripheral vasoconstriction through the activation of α2 adrenoceptors on blood vessels[1][2][3][4].

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