Veterinary Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the action of Phenothiazine?
A
CNS depressant causing sedation and reduced spontaneous activity.
2
Q
Use of acepromazine
A
Sedation (often combined with an opioid) - neuroleptanalgesia
Raises threshold for cardiac arrhythmias
Antiemetic properties
Management of thromboembolism in cats (peripheral vasodilatory action)
3
Q
What family of drug is acepromazine
A
Phenothiazine (CNS depressant)
