Alpha 2 Agonists

Question 1

four clinical uses for alpha 2 agonists

Answer 1

**sedative
**analgesic
muscle relaxant
pre-anesthetic and minor procedures

Question 2

alpha 2 agonists are often used in combo with what two drugs

Answer 2

butorphanol and ketamine

Question 3

what alpha 2 agonists is great to use as emetic (causes vomitting)

Answer 3

xylazine

Question 4

three adverse effects of alpha 2 agonists

Answer 4

bradycardia
hypotension
respiratory depression

Question 5

what can you premed with to antagonize the bradycardia caused from alpha 2 agonists

Answer 5

atropine

Question 6

which large animal is xylazine extremely potent in

Answer 6

cattle (you only need 1/10 the equine dose)

Question 7

what can you use alpha 2 agonist in combo with to cut the dose and decrease side effects

Answer 7

opioids

Question 8

what is the reversal for xylazine

Answer 8

yohimbine (Yobine)

Question 9

what is the reversal for all other alpha 2 agonists (except Xylazine)

Answer 9

atipamazole (Antisedan)