Muscle Relaxants Flashcards
Guaifenesin MOA
centrally acting muscle relaxant
Guaifenesin Duration of Action
lasts 15-30 minutes
Guaifenesin Therapeutic Use
induction and maintenance of anesthesia of horses
no analgesic effects
Guaifenesin Adverse Effects
ataxia and poor recovery (overdose)
Guaifenesin Cautions
NEVER use in awake horses
Guaifenesin can be used in combination with
xylazine and ketamine
Triple Drip
Methocarbamol MOA
centrally acting muscle relaxant
Methocarbamol Onset
short term
Methocarbamol Therapeutic Use
management of IVDD
Benzodiazapines MOA
GABA agonist
Benzodiazapine Therapeutic Uses
anticonvulsant
anesthesia adjunct
muscle relaxer
anti-anxiety
Diazapam Drug Class
benzodiazapine
GABA agonist
Diazapam Therapeutic Use
appetite stimulant
Atracurium MOA
neuromuscular junction blocker
nACh receptor antagonist
non-depolarizing
Atracurium Onset of Action
intermediate
5 minutes
Atracurium Duration of Action
30-40 minutes
Atracurium Therapeutic Uses
relaxing skeletal muscle
used in cats, dogs, horses
Is Atracurium recommended for animals with hepatic or renal insufficiency?
yes
Atracurium Adverse Effects
transient hypotension
Atracurium Drug Interactions
DO NOT use with aminoglycoside antibiotics - synergistic, potentiates effect
Cisatracurium MOA
neuromuscular junction block
non-depolarizing
Cisatracurium Elimination/Metabolism
eliminated via Hoffmann elimination
Cisatracurium Onset of Action
5 minutes
Cisatracurium Duration of Action
30 minutes