Tranq and sedatives Flashcards

1
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Two major types of sedatives/tranqs

A

Major (phenothiazines, butyrophenones, alpha-2’s); Minor- benzodiazepinesq

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2
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Phenothiazines- MOA

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D2 dopaminergic receptor agonist and alpha receptor antagonist in periphery (blocking NE)

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3
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Phenothiazines- examples

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acepromazine, promazine

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4
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Effects of 2 MOAs of phenothiazines

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D2 antagonist- sedation/tranq; alpha-2 antagonist - vasodilation

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5
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Acepromazine- MOA

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D2 antag, alpha2 antag

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6
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Acepromazine- uses

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Sedation, tranq, anti-emetic, anti-arrhythmic

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7
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Acepromazine- SEs

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Decreased myocardial contractility, vasodilation and decreased BP, dehydration, coagulopathy

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8
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Promazine- route

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Inj or oral granules

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9
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Acepromazine- contraindications

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Boxers (more sensitive), consumptive coagulopathies due to decreased platelet aggregation, hypotension, DCM!!!!!, liver/renal dz

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10
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Acepromazine- when to use in horses

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Prolong alpha2 like xylazine, reverse alpha2 vasoconstriction

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11
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Benzodiazepines- MOA

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a1, a1, gamma subunits of GABAa channel to increase GABA affinity and increase chlorine into cell

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12
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Benzodiazepines- effects

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Sed, anxiolysis, muscle relax, anticonvulsive

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13
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Benzodiazepines- examples

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diazepam, midazolam, zolazepam

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14
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Diazepam- MOA

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a1, a1, gamma subunits of GABAa channel to increase GABA affinity and increase chlorine into cell

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15
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Diazepam- BBB?

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Yes and placenta

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16
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Diazepam- route

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No IM- pain, hemolysis

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17
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Diazepam- metabolism

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Hepatic oxidative- nor- and oxa- metabolites

18
Q

What causes persistent or permanent penile paralysis rarely in horses

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Acepromazine

19
Q

Midazolam- type

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Benzo

20
Q

Midazolam vs diazepam solubility

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mid- h20, diaz- lipid

21
Q

Midazolam vs diazepam advantages

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mixes better with other drugs

22
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Midazolam vs diazepam potency and duration

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mid more potent, shorter

23
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Midazolam- BBB

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Yes, and placenta

24
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Zolazepam- type

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Benzo

25
Q

Zolazepam- uses

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Telazol- Anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant

26
Q

Name a reversal agent for benzo

A

Flumazenil- benzo antagonist

27
Q

Name the most potent benzo

A

Zolazepam

28
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Describe MOA of alpha2agonists (a2A)

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Act on sympathetic to mimic NE and EP to decrease NE

29
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a2Ag- examples

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Xylazine, detomidine, dexmedetomidine, romididine

30
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Which a2Ag has lowest a2:a1 affinity

A

Xylazine

31
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What effect does a1 agonism have

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possible paradoxical aggression source

32
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What class of drugs exibits reflex bradycardia

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a2Ag

33
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Describe a2:a1 affinity

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higher ratio- more specific for sedation/tranq

34
Q

Which drug in which class produces the least ataxia

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Romifidine (a2Ag)

35
Q

What is the most selective a2Ag

A

dexmedetomidine

36
Q

Which a2Ag has highest HR and CO

A

dexmedetomidine

37
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Which a2Ag has the longest duration of action

A

Detomidine (horses and cats)

38
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What are the reversal drugs for a2Ag and what is their MOA

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a2Antag’s : tolazoline, yohimbine, atipamezole

39
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What kind of reversals are each of the a2Antags

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Tolazoline and yohimbine are non-selective; atipamezole is selective for alpha2

40
Q

Reverse xylazine

A

Yohimbine or tolazoline

41
Q

Reverse dexmedetomidine

A

Atepamezole

42
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Flumazenil- MOA

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Benzo receptor antagonist- competitive; reversal for benzodiazepines