title: Dexmedetomidine and opioid interactions: defining the role of dexmedetomidine for intensive care unit sedation.
authors.forename: Mervyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maze
authors.forename: Martin S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Angst
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000494:pharmacology; D003422:Critical Care; D020927:Dexmedetomidine / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000494:pharmacology; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000494:pharmacology; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D020927:Dexmedetomidine