Effects of Anesthetic Drugs Flashcards by Alyssa Froese

Bradycardia

Alpha-2-agonists
Propofol
Opioids

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Tachycardia

Ketamine
Anticholinergics
Alfaxalone

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Hypotension

Acepromazine
Alpha-2-agonists
Propofol
Barbiturates
Inhaled anesthetics
Guaifenesin (mild)
Alfaxalone

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Hypothermia

Alpha-2-agonists
Opioids (in dogs)
Propofol
Acepromazine

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Hyperthermia

Opioids (in cats)

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Muscle Relaxation

Alpha-2-agonists
Benzodiazepines
Inhaled anesthetics
Barbiturates
Guaifenesin
Etomidate
Propofol

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Analgesia

Alpha-2-agonists
Barbiturates
Opioids
Ketamine (somatic, not as much visceral)

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Sedation

Alpha-2-agonists
Barbiturates
Acepromazine
Benzodiazepines (In debilitated, geriatric animals - insufficient alone) 
Alfaxalone

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Induction Apnea

Propofol

Etomidate

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Respiratory Depression

Alpha-2-agonists
Barbiturates
Opioids
Propofol
Alfaxalone

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Cardiovascular Depression

Alpha-2-agonists
Barbiturates
Acepromazine

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Vomiting

Alpha-2-agonists
Ketamine/Diazepam combo in cats
Opioids
Etomidate

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Anti-emetic

Acepromazine

Propofol

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Cardiac Arrhythmias

Propofol
Ketamine
Barbiturates
Opioids
Anticholinergics

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Increased salivation

Opioids
Barbiturates
Ketamine

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Decreased salivation

Anticholinergics

Seizures

Acepromazine

Inhaled anesthetics

Excitement and Aggression

Acepromazine
Opioids
Inhaled anesthetic agents
Propofol
Benzodiazepines (in healthy young dogs)
Barbiturates
Guaifenesin (if used alone)
Etomidate
Alfaxalone

Appetite stimulant

Benzodiazepines

Propofol

Decreases intraocular/intracranial pressure

Propofol

Increases intraocular/intracranial pressure

Ketamine

Pain on injection

Benzodiazepines (DIazepam IM)
Propofol
Barbiturates (on perivascular injection)
Guaifenesin (on perivascular injection)
Etomidate

Anticonvulsant

Benzodiazepines
Propofol (by CRI)
Barbiturates
Etomidate

Antiarrhythmic

Acepromazine

Anti anxiety

Benzodiazepines

Increased response to noise

Opioids

Reversal agents

Benzodiazepines (Flumazenil) Opioids (Naloxone, possibly Butorphanol) Xylazine (Yohimbine and Tolazoline) Dexmedetomidine (Atipamezole)