4-SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES USEFUL IN PERIOPERATIVE CARE

摘要

4-[1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole, knownas medetomidine, and in particular its d-enantiomer andsalts thereof are useful in perioperative care, inparticular in reducing the amount of anaesthetic it isnecessary to administer.