Tranq and sedatives Flashcards
Two major types of sedatives/tranqs
Major (phenothiazines, butyrophenones, alpha-2’s); Minor- benzodiazepinesq
Phenothiazines- MOA
D2 dopaminergic receptor agonist and alpha receptor antagonist in periphery (blocking NE)
Phenothiazines- examples
acepromazine, promazine
Effects of 2 MOAs of phenothiazines
D2 antagonist- sedation/tranq; alpha-2 antagonist - vasodilation
Acepromazine- MOA
D2 antag, alpha2 antag
Acepromazine- uses
Sedation, tranq, anti-emetic, anti-arrhythmic
Acepromazine- SEs
Decreased myocardial contractility, vasodilation and decreased BP, dehydration, coagulopathy
Promazine- route
Inj or oral granules
Acepromazine- contraindications
Boxers (more sensitive), consumptive coagulopathies due to decreased platelet aggregation, hypotension, DCM!!!!!, liver/renal dz
Acepromazine- when to use in horses
Prolong alpha2 like xylazine, reverse alpha2 vasoconstriction
Benzodiazepines- MOA
a1, a1, gamma subunits of GABAa channel to increase GABA affinity and increase chlorine into cell
Benzodiazepines- effects
Sed, anxiolysis, muscle relax, anticonvulsive
Benzodiazepines- examples
diazepam, midazolam, zolazepam
Diazepam- MOA
a1, a1, gamma subunits of GABAa channel to increase GABA affinity and increase chlorine into cell
Diazepam- BBB?
Yes and placenta
Diazepam- route
No IM- pain, hemolysis