Misc CNS Drugs Flashcards
Short-acting induction/anesthetic/hypnotic
Looks like milk
Propofol
how is propofol given
IV
what is propofol used for
anesthetic induction
what can propofol cause
apnea (stops breathing)
What induction drug is a good choice for c sections and why
Propofol
it doesn’t cross the placenta
what neuroactive steroid is progesterone derived and is used for induction/anesthetic for dogs and cats
alfaxan
how is alfaxan given
IV but is safe perivascular
induction agent in horses but is also an expectorant
guiafenesin
what three drugs make up the triple drip
xylazine, ketamine and guaifenesin
stimulates respiration
primarily used under the tongue for neonates
doxapram
Adjunct to anesthesia where paralysis is needed.
Eye, Glottis
succinylcholine
how does succinylcholine work
neuromuscular blocker
no analgesia or sedation
