Reversal Agents Flashcards
1
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Atipamezole “Antisedan”
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Alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist
Reversal for dexmedetomidine, medetomidine, xylazine
2
Q
Edrophonium
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Anticholinesterase (cholinergic) agent
Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
Reversal of neuromuscular blocking agents(atracurium)
3
Q
Flumazenil
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Benzodiazepine antagonist
Reverses midazolam, diazepam
4
Q
Naloxone
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Opioid antagonist
Reverses opioids like morphine, buprenorphine
5
Q
Neostigmine
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Parasympathomimetic (cholinergic)
Used to dx myasthenia gravis
Reverses neuromuscular blocking agents (curare type)
6
Q
Tolazoline
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Alpha-adrenergic antagonist
Primarily as reversal for xylazine
7
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Yohimbine
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Alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist
Reverses xylazine,other a2s