COVID-19 has put the need for intensive care units (ICUs) and ventilators in the news every day. Ventilators help people breathe when they are unable to breathe adequately on their own. This treatment can cause physical pain. The use of intravenous sedation is considered integral in the care of ICU patients, especially those who are mechanically ventilated1. Sedation can protect a patient’s lungs, allowing them to heal. 2
Amneal Pharmaceuticals manufactures Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection, which is indicated for sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in an intensive care setting.
Amneal is well-positioned to help meet the demand for Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride for adult ICU Sedation. This medication is an AP-rated equivalent to Precedex® and ready-to-use with no admixing required. Amneal’s Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride is not made with natural rubber latex and is free of preservatives.
Employees at Amneal are dedicated to going above and beyond during this time when ICUs and ventilators are at maximum capacities and patients require sedation.
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4753994/
2https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/ventilators-covid-19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) is an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company powered by a robust U.S. generics business and a growing branded business. Together, our team is working to build one of the most dynamic pharmaceutical companies in our rapidly changing industry.
Marti Jones brings more than 20 years of integrated communications experience from world-renowned organizations. Marti’s career has grown from raising awareness and funds for the American Red Cross before and after 9/11 to leading strategy for brands such as Mayo Clinic, Duke Health, and M Health Fairview, which included communications for change management and COVID-19. Marti's messaging portfolios are supported by her academic background and proven methodology, as she taught writing at the University of Minnesota and honed her craft at UnitedHealth, UCare, and RXinsider, Revel Health and Hill and Knowlton. Marti received her master’s degree in public affairs and administration from George Washington University and Bachelor of Arts degrees in communications and psychology from Augustana University.
