Pharmacokinetics & General Anaesthetics Flashcards

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Ether

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One of the first general anaesthetics

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Etomidate

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IV general anaesthetic metabolised more rapidly than thiopental

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Halothane

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Volatile inhalation general anaesthetic

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Nitrous Oxide

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Inorganic gas general anaesthetic

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Propofol

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IV general anaesthetic metabolised more rapidly than thiopental
Can be used in maintenance of anaesthesia with lower incidence of post-op nausea/vomiting

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Thiopental

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IV general anaesthetic metabolised quite slowly so can give rise to anaesthetic hangover

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