Nervous system agents

Question 1

What are sedatives for and drugs used?

Answer 1

For:
- Decrease fear, anxiety, stress and pain
- Decrease heart rate
- Decrease blood pressure
Drugs:
- Alpha 2 agonists: dexmedtomidine, medetomidine, detomidine, xylazine

Question 2

What are anaesthetic agents for and drugs used?

Answer 2

For:
- Decrease consciousness
- Decrease muscle tension
Drugs:
- Alfaxalone – induction agent
- Propofol – induction agent
- Ketamine – dissociative

Question 3

What are opioids for and drugs used?

Answer 3

For:
- Decrease pain and consciousness
- Decrease respiratory rate and depth GL mobility
Drugs:
- Full mu agonists: fentanyl, methadone and morphine
- Partial mu agonist: buprenorphine
- Partial kappa agonist: butorphanol

Question 4

What are anti-epileptics for and drugs used?

Answer 4

For:
- Increase drinking, urination and appetite
- Decrease consciousness
Drugs:
- Benzodiazepines: diazepam and midazolam
- Leveitracetam
- Potassium bromide
- Phenobarbital
- Propofol: last report