Injectable Anaesthetics: Alfaxalone and Steroid Anaesthetics

Question 1

What other names is Alfaxalone also known as

Answer 1

Alfaxan

Alfaxan multidose

Question 2

Is alfaxalone licensed in the UK?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What animals is alfaxalone suitable for?

Answer 3

• Dogs
• Cats
• Rabbits

Question 4

What appearance does Alfaxalone have?

Answer 4

• Clear solution

- Multi-dose bottle

Question 5

What is required when giving Alfaxalone?

Answer 5

• Adequate pre-med

Question 6

What are two benefits of Alfaxalone

Answer 6

• smooth rapid induction

- Rapid recovery

Question 7

How should patients recover from alfaxalone

Answer 7

• monitoring vital

- kept in calm and quite environment

Question 8

How should alfaxalone be stored?

Answer 8

• room temperature
• protect from light
• dispose immediately after use OR for multi-dose within 28 days of broach

Question 9

What has steroid anaesthetics previously been known as?

Answer 9

Saffan

Question 10

What is steroid anaesthetics a mixture of?

Answer 10

• Alfaxalone and alphadalone

Question 11

How are steroid anaesthetics administered?

Answer 11

I/V

Question 12

Why are steroid anaesthetics not appropriate for dogs?

Answer 12

Contains cremophor EL which cause histamine release in dogs

Question 13

Do steroid anaesthetics need to be referigerated?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What effects does steroid anaesthetics have on cats? ( name 3)

Answer 14

• WIDE SAFTEY MARGIN
• mild cardiovascular depression
• Mild respiratory depression
• Rapid recovery
• Mild anaphylactoid reactions occasionally seen
• Rarely cases of pulmonary oedema