Premedication Flashcards
1
Q
What is premedication?
A
Drugs given prior to anaesthesia which contribute to the perianaesthetic process.
2
Q
Why do we give premedication?
A
To relieve anxiety, to contribute to analgesia, to counter act unwanted side effects, to smooth induction and recovery, to reduce anaesthetic dose.
3
Q
Define Tranquilizer
A
Drugs used to reduce anxiety, but no drowsiness
4
Q
Define Sedative
A
Drugs used to reduce anxiety and cause drowsiness
5
Q
Define Hyponotics
A
Sleep inducing drugs used to induce anaesthesia
6
Q
What are the 4 main classes of premedication given? Can you give an example of each?
A
Phenothiazines (e.g. ACP), Butyrophenones (e.g. Azaperone), Benzodiazapenes (e.g. Diazapam), Alpha-2 agonists (e.g. Xylazine, Detomidine)
