Pharmacokinetics Flashcards
1
Q
Ether
A
Organic compound containing an ether group
Anaesthetic
2
Q
Etomidate
A
IV anaesthetic
Short-acting
Used for induction of anaesthesia and sedation
3
Q
Halothane
A
Inhalational general anaesthetic containing bromine
4
Q
Nitrous oxide
A
Aerosol anaesthetic
Fast induction and recovery
Low blood:gas partition coefficient
5
Q
Propofol
A
IV anaesthetic
General anaesthesia
Short-acting
Used for induction
6
Q
Thiopental
A
IV anaesthetic
Barbiturate with very high lipid solubility
Fast induction and recovery
