Antiepileptic/Sedatives/ANALGESICS Flashcards
Name the Anti-epileptic Drugs
Phenobarbital
Potassium bromide
Imepitoin
benzodiazepines
Phenobarbital
benzodiazepines: Name 3
Midazolam
Diazapam
levetiracetam
SEDATIVES & Tranquilisers
What is the difference
Sedative
* Calms nervousness and excitement, make patients sleepy
Tranquiliser (neuroleptics)
* Calms or quiets an anxious patient
Example of sedatives
Medetomidine
Example of tranquilisers
Acepromazine
Diazepam
What are neuroplastics
antipsychotics
Ketamine
sedative
Phenothiazine /Acepromazine, advantages?
Synergistic effect with opioids
Lasts for up to 6 hours
Phenothiazine /Acepromazine, disadvantages?
Slow onset – 30-45 mins
Sedation not as deep.
Contraindicated
Alpha-2 agonists – Medetomidine, advantages?
Induces profound sedation
Antagonist available, (Atipamezole)
Alpha-2 agonists – Medetomidine disadvantages?
(reduced heart rate)
Contraindicated
Analgesic effect lasts for 45-60 minutes
Ketamine – Schedule?
Schedule 2
Ketamine advantages
Provides good sedation and
analgesia when given with another sedative (CATS)
Ketamine disadvantages
Causes muscle rigidity and
excitement
hallucinogenic effects