Premedication Flashcards
1
Q
Alfaxalone
A
Neuroactive steroid
IM (off label)
2
Q
(Dex)Medetomidine
A
Reversible ATIPAMIZOLE
Drug Sparing
Increase BP
Noise Sensitive
Dysrhythmias
Vomiting
Hyperglycaemia
3
Q
Midazolam/Diazepam
A
Reversible FLUMAZENIL
Anxiolytic
painful IM
Diaz = protein bound
4
Q
ACP
A
decreases seizure threshold
Inhibits platelet aggregation
5
Q
Ketamine
A
NMDA antagonist
Neuropathic and chronic
Dysphoria
Stings
6
Q
Fentanyl
A
Good for unstable cardio patients
Apnoea
20-30 mins
7
Q
Morphine
A
Good analgesia
2-4hrs
8
Q
Pethidine
A
Good sedation
Low emetic risk
IM only
Stings
45-60 mins
9
Q
Methadone
A
Rarely causes emesis
4-6hrs
10
Q
Buprenorphine
A
Moderate analgesia
Ceiling effect
6-8hrs
11
Q
Butorphanol
A
Antitussive
Moderate sedation
1-2hrs
