Phenothiazines Flashcards
1
Q
What are examples of phenothiazines?
A
- Acepromazine
2. Chropromazine
2
Q
What are the effects of phenothiazines?
6
A
- CNS depression
- Antiemetic
- Antiarrhythmic
- Peripheral Vasodilation
- may lower seizure threshold
- antihistamine effect
3
Q
What does Acepromazine not do?
A
does not provide analgesia
4
Q
What animals are more sensitive to Acepromazine?
A
older and large breed dogs
5
Q
What can Acepromazine cause in stallions?
A
penile prolapse
6
Q
How do some animals react to Acepromazine?
A
A few animals may not respond or may actually become excited
7
Q
How long does it take for Acepromazine to have an effect and how long does that effect last?
A
- slow onset
- effects last 4-8 hours
8
Q
How is Acepromazine metabolized?
A
in the liver
