Neuro Drugs Flashcards
What drug is used in an emergency to stop seizures?
Diazepam (Valium)
What properties does Diazepam (Valium) have?
patent anti-seizure properties
What are some drugs used for preventing/controlling seizures?
Diazepam (Valium), Pentobarbital, Phenobarbital, Bromide (Potassium Bromide), Gabapentin, Levetiracetam (Keppra), Zonisamide
What is the drug of choice for long term epilepsy control?
Phenobarbital
What is a common side effect of Phenobarbital that all clients should know about?
drowsiness
How can Phenobarbital be given?
oral or IV
What is Potassium Bromide?
traditional anticonvulsant used an add-on to Phenobarbital if patient is not responding to Phenobarb alone
How can Diazepam (Valium) be given?
IV or rectally
What are some side effects of anti-seizure medications?
drowsiness, PU/PD, hepatotoxicity (Phenobarbital)
What is Primidone?
converted by the liver primarily to Phenobarbital which accounts for its anticonvulsant activity
How do inhalant anesthetics work?
enter and exit via the lungs with little biotransformation – rapid induction and recovery
What are the types of inhalant anesthetics?
Isoflurane, Sevoflurane, Halothane, Methoxyflurane
What is the biotransformation rate of Isoflurane?
<0.2%
What animals is Sevoflurane ideal for?
ideal for high-risk small animals because of its safety and rapid, smooth induction
What does Halothane cause?
causes cardiac dysrhythmias
What is the biotransformation rate of Sevoflurane?
3%
What is the biotransformation rate of Halothane?
25%
Which inhalant anesthetic has the greatest biotransformation rate of all the inhalants?
Methoxyflurane (50%)
How fast does Propofol work?
rapid onset and lasts 2-5 minutes
How is Propofol given?
IV
What are the clinical uses for Propofol?
induction agent, outpatient procedures, c-section
Why is Propofol used for c-sections?
does not cross placental barrier
What are some side effects of Propofol?
apnea if given too rapidly, prolonged recovery, and/or Heinz body production in cats with repeated use
What is Guaifenesin?
induces anesthesia and muscles relaxation, extends anesthesia of another injectable
What drugs are in the Central Nervous System Stimulants group?
Doxapram
What does Doxapram do?
stimulates respiration and/or heart rate in emergency situations
How is Doxapram used in neonates?
1-2 drops under tongue of newborn into umbilical vein can stimulate respirations
How do pharmacotherapy drugs work?
most work by altering neurotransmitters in the brain
What drugs fall under the antianxiety medication group?
Benzodiazepines - Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan), and Azapirones - Buspirone
What are some uses for antianxiety medications?
fears and phobias, anxiety, aggression, urine marking
What are some side effects of antianxiety medications?
lethargy, hepatic necrosis in cats
What drugs fall under the antidepressant group?
Tricyclic antidepressants - Amitriptyline, Clomipramine (Clomicalm), Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors - Fluoxetine, Trazodone, Monoamine Oxidase-B inhibitors - Selegiline, Miscellaneous - Gabapentin
What are the uses for antidepressant medications?
anxiety, aggression, obsessive disorders
What are some side effects of antidepressants?
sedation
What is Pentobarbital?
pentobarbital sodium alone or in combination with other drugs
euthanasia solution
What is a common side effect of Pentobarbital?
muscle twitching
Which reaction is the parasympathetic nervous system?
decreased heart rate
What drugs fall under the tranquilizer group?
Phenothiazine - Acepromazine, Benzodiazepines - Diazepam (Valium), Midazolam, Alprazolam (Xanax)
What are some uses of Phenothiazine tranquilizers?
sedation, cardiovascular effects
What properties do Phenothiazine tranquilzers have?
antiemetic properties
What are some side effects of tranquilizers?
lowers seizure threshold in epileptic animals, hypotension
What are some uses for Benzodiazepine tranquilizers?
treatment of seizures, sedation, appetite stimulant in cats