“…Discussion α-2 agonists provide sedation, analgesia, anxiolysis, hypnosis, sympatholysis, improve quality and cause less respiratory depression when used as adjuvant in epidural anesthesia. [5][6][7][8] Dexmedetomidine is eight times more specific and highly selective α-2 adreno receptor agonist compared to clonidine. 9,10 There are no studies indicating the equipotent doses of epidural dexmedetomidine and clonidine.…”