Alpha-2-Adrenoceptor Agonists Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What essentially are Alpha-2-Adrenoceptor Agonists?
A
Sedative drugs with an analgesic effect
2
Q
What drug can be given synergistically with Alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonists, at a very low dose?
A
Opioids!
3
Q
True or False.
Opioids can given synergistically with Alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonists, if given at a high dose.
A
False.
Opioids can given synergistically with Alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonists, if given at a LOW dose.
4
Q
Name the 3 Alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonists
A
- Medetomidine
- Dexmedetone
- Xylazine
5
Q
True or False.
Alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonists can be reversed.
A
True.
They can be reversed with Atipamazole.
6
Q
What drug can reverse Alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonists?
A
Atipamazole
7
Q
True or False.
Xylazine can be reversed by Atipamazole.
A
True
8
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A
