 From an economic perspective, dexmedetomidine is associated with lower ICU costs, largely due to a shorter time to extubation.Dexmedetomidine can also be used for procedural sedation such as during colonoscopy.It can be used as an adjunct with other sedatives like benzodiazepines, opioids, and propofol to enhance sedation and help maintain hemodynamic stability by decreasing the requirement of other sedatives.