| 1. | Xylazine is a superior premedication with ketamine resulting in safer recoveries.
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| 2. | Clonidine is becoming increasingly popular as a premedication for children.
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| 3. | One commonly used premedication is clonidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist.
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| 4. | Melatonin premedication also reduces the required induction dose of propofol and sodium thiopental.
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| 5. | Sufentanil is also sometimes used as a premedication.
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| 6. | Delorazepam is also used as a premedication for dental phobia for its anxiolytic properties.
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| 7. | Melatonin in comparison to placebo is effective for reducing preoperative anxiety in adults when given as premedication.
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| 8. | Clonidine is also a mild sedative, and can be used as premedication before surgery or procedures.
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| 9. | Premedication with corticosteroids is recommended before each administration of docetaxel to reduce fluid retention and hypersensitive reactions.
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| 10. | In children, clonidine premedication is at least as effective as benzodiazepines and has less serious side effects.
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