alpha 2 agonists Flashcards
1
Q
Side effects of alpha 2 agonists
A
- bradycardia, AV blockade, hypotension
- decreased CO, vasoconstriction
- decreases RR
- salivation, vomiting, decreased intestinal motility
- ataxia
- unexpected arousal
- dose and time dependent
2
Q
Xylazine (Rompun)
A
alpha 2 agonist
160 alpha 2:alpha 1
3
Q
Detomidine (dormosedan)
A
alpha 2 agonist
260 alpha 2: alpha 1
4
Q
Romifidine (sedivet)
A
alpha 2 agonist
320 alpha 2: alpha 1
5
Q
medetomidine (domitor)
A
alpha 2 agonist
1620 alpha 2: alpha1
(really high ratio)
6
Q
dexmedetomidine (dexdomitor)
A
alpha 2 agonist
1620 alpha 2: alpha 1
(really high ratio)
7
Q
Yohimbine
A
alpha 2 antagonist
8
Q
tolazaline
A
alpha 2 antagonist
- best for xylazine
- has some alpha 1 effects 2
9
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atipamezole
A
alpha 2 antagonist
-very specific to alpha 2
