Misc.
This agent induces a loss of sensation with or without consiousness
Anesthetic agent
The nervous system that these drugs target
Parasympathetic
Which phenothiazine is still commonly used in practice today?
Acepromazine
List the 3 Benzodiazepines that are used in practice today
1. Diazepam
2. Midazolam
3. Zolazepam
Name 2 common Alpha-2's that are used in practice today
Dexmedetomidine, Xylazine
This is something we need to be cautious of when we are mixing drugs in the same syringe
Precipitate
The 2 most common drugs in this category that are still used in veterinary facilities today
Glycopyrrolate and Atropine
The species that these drugs are commonly used in
Horses, dogs, and cats
The only drug that can be mixed with Diazepam in the same syringe
Ketamine
Which nervous system do these drugs effect
Sympathetic
This class of drugs help prevent and treat bradycardia as well as decrease salivary secretions
Anticholinergics
List the 2 species that we want to avoid giving these medications to due to their effect on the salivary glands
Cats and Ruminants
The reversal agent for these class of drugs
There is none
Which benzo is commonly used with Ketamine in exotics to help induce anesthesia
Midazolam
What is a benefit of using an alpha-2 over some other agents
What form do we need when ordering Schedule II drugs?
Form 222
Which routes can we give these medications?
IV, IM, SC, IT (emergency)
A benefit this drug has on the GI system of our patients
Antiemetic effect
Because of their effect on the CNS, benzos an be used as ___________ for patients with seizures
Anticonvulsants
We notice persistent and progressing bradycardia after administering an Alpha-2. What next steps should we take?
Pending parameters (i.e. BP, etc) give an anticholinergic and/ or reversal agent
Which reversal would we grab for Dexdom? Xylazine?
What is the reversal agent for Midazolam
Flumazenil
What predisposed conditions would administration of this medication be contraindicated in?
Cardiac disease, tachycardic patient
Allergy (because it prevents a histamine response and decreases allergic reactions)
This benzo is the powdered component of Telazol
Zolazepam
What adverse effects will you see after using Alpha-2's
Bradycardia, Hypotension, Hypothermia
Other effects: Resp depression, increased urination, bloat and hypersalivation (more in cattle), premature parturition, sweating (horses)