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Anticholinergics do

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block the action of the neurotransmitter called acetylcholine at synapses in the central and peripheral nervous system

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Alpha-2 Agonist

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class of sympathomimetic agents that selectively stimulates alpha adrenergic receptors

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Alpha-2 Antagonists

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alpha blocker class of drugs and are antagonists to the α₂ adrenergic receptor.

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Barbiturates

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depressant drugs that are chemically derived from barbituric acid

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Benzodiazepines

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class of depressant drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring

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Chlorofluorocarbon Inhalants

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substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled to induce a psychoactive, or mind-altering, effect

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Cyclohexamine Dissociatives

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also cause hallucinations and other changes in thoughts, emotions and consciousness.

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Hypnotics

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reduce anxiety and produce a calming effect by inducing the onset of sleep as well as maintaining sleeping duration

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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories

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therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, decreases inflammation, decreases fever, and prevents blood clots

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Atropin (Anticholinergics)

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Effects: Increased heart rate, decreased saliva
Advantages: Quicker onset
Disadvantages: Tachycardia

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Glycopyrrolate (Anticholinergics)

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Effects: Increased heart rate, decreased saliva
Advantages: Lasts longer
Disadvantages Tachycardia, expensive

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Dexmedetomidine (Alpha-2 Agonists)

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Effects: Analgesia, sedation, muscle relaxation
Advantages: Reversed by Antisedan (Antipamazole)
Disadvantages: Decreased heart rate and respiratory rate, gray mucous - Pralgesia +membrane, hypotension, causes severe bradycardia
other: avoided whenever possible in patients that have heart failure

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Xiazine (Alpha-2 Agonists)

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Effects: Analgesia, sedation, muscle relaxation
Advantages: Reversed by Yobine
Disadvantages: Decreased heart rate and respiratory rate, gray mucous membranes, hypotension

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Atipamezole (Alpha-2 Antagonists)

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Effects: Reverses Dexdomitor
Advantages: N/a
Disadvantages: Reverses analgesia and sedation

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Yohimbine (Alpha-2 Antagonists)

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Effects: Reverses Rompun
Advantages: N/a
Disadvantages: Reverses analgesia and sedation

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Pentobarbitial (Barbiturates)

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Effects: Anticonvulsant, euthanasia
Advantages: N/a
Disadvantages: Respiratory depression, hypothermia

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Phenobarbital (Barbiturates)

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Effects: Anticonvulsant
Advantages: N/a
Disadvantages: Increased liver enzymes, ataxia, drowsiness, respiratory

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Sodium Thiamylal (Barbiturates)

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Effects: Induction, anticonvulsant
Advantages: Quick induction
Disadvantages: Induction apnea, not okay for sighthounds

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Diazepam (Benzodiazepines)

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Effects: Sedation, anticonvulsant
Advantages: muscle relaxation
Disadvantages: No analgesia, cant mix in syringe with other drugs except ketamine, central nervous system excitement

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Midazolam (Benzodiazepines)

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Effects: Sedation
Advantages: Muscle relaxation
Disadvantages: No analgesia, central nervous system excitement

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Isoflurane (Inhalants)

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Effects: General anesthesia
Advantages: Fewer cardiovascular side effects
Disadvantages: No analgesia, respiratory depression

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Sevoflurane (Inhalants)

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Effects: General anesthesia
Advantages: Smells good, good for mask inductions offst
Disadvantages: No analgesia, more respiratory depression

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Ketamine (Dissociatives)

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Effects: Muscle rigidity, vasoconstriction, increased heart rate
Advantages: Okay for cardiac and respiratory patient
Disadvantages: Induction apnea at higher doses, limited

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Etomidate (Hypnotics)

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Effects: Induction, maintain anesthesia, muscle relaxation
Advantages: Minimal cardiovascular and respiratory effects. Good for Proposer patients with head trauma
Disadvantages: Muscle twitching, hematuria, expensive

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Propofol (Hypnotics)
Effects: Induction, maintain anesthesia, muscle relaxation Advantages: Minimal cardiovascular and respiratory effects cardiovascular Disadvantages: Induction apnea, decreased cardiovascular and drespiratory
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Bupivacaine (local Analgesics)
Effect: Analgesia Advantages: Long duration Disadvantages: slow onset
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Lidocaine (local Analgesics)
Effects: Analgesia, arrhythmic Advantages: Quick onset Disadvantages: Short-duration Carprofen a Meloxicam
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Carprofen (NSAIDS)
Effects: Anti-inflammatory Advantages: Decreased inflammation, helps with pain relief iv. Disadvantages: G.I. ulceration/bleeding, liver damage
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Meloxicam (NSAIDS)
Effects: Anti-inflamamtory Advantages: Decreased inflammation, helps with pain relief Disadvantages: G.I. ulcerations/bleeding liver damage
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Fentanyl (Opioid - Agonists)
Effects: Moderate-strong analgesia Advantages: Can be given CRI or via a transdermal patch Disadvantages: Bradycardia, emesis, panting, respiratory depression, hypothermia, urinary retention, noise sensitivity
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Hydromorphone (Opioid - Agonists)
Effects: Moderate-strong analgesia Advantages: Can be given CRI or via a transdermal patch. Disadvantages: Bradycardia, emesis, panting, respiratory depression, hypothermia, urinary retention, noise sensitivity
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Methadone (Opioid - Agonists)
Effects: Analgesia, sedation it. Advantages: N/a Disadvantages: Bradycardia, emesis, panting, respiratory, depression,
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Morphine (Opioid - Agonists)
Effects: Sedation, moderate to severe analgesia. Mu agonist fi. Advantages: N/a Disadvantages: Bradycardia, emesis, panting, respiratory depression, hypothermia, urinary retention, noise sensitivity
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Oxymorphone (Opioid - Agonists)
Effects: Moderate-severe analgesia if. Advantages: N/a Disadvantages: Bradycardia, emesis, panting, respiratory depression, hypothermia, urinary retention, noise sensitivity
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Nalaxone (Opioids - Antagonists)
Effects: Reverses pure mu opioid agonists NOlaxone Advantages: N/a Disadvantages: Short duration of action
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Buprenorphine (Opioids - Mixed Agonists/Antagonists)
Effects: Moderate analgesia, slight sedation Advantages: Good for cats Disadvantages: May not be effective subcutaneously in cats
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Butorphanol (Opioids - Mixed Agonists/Antagonists)
Effects: Mild analgesia, sedation, cough suppressant Advantages: N/a Disadvantages: Short duration
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Codeine (Opioids - Synthetic)
Effects: Analgesia Advantages: N/a Disadvantages: Constipation, sedation, respiratory depression at increased doses
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Tramadol (Opioids - Synthetic)
Effects: Analgesia Advantages: Alternative or adjunct to treat pain Disadvantages: Possible central nervous system or G.I. effects
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Tiletamine/zolazepam - Telazo (Other - Mixed)
Effects: Anticonvulsant, induction. Dissociative and benzodiazepam combo. Used more in large animal medicine. Advantages: Muscle relaxation, okay for cardiac and respiratory patients Disadvantages: No analgesia, central nervous system excitement,
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Acepromazine (Phenothiazine Tranquilizers)
Effects: Sedation, antiarrhythmic, anti-emetic Disadvantages: decreased blood pressure, decreased bite inhibition, decreased seizure threshold, hypothermia. Don't give to geriatric patients or patients with a history of seizures
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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
When give: Initiate heartbeat Increase blood flow CPCR, contractility, Anaphylactic shock
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Atropine
bradycardia is seen as an antidote to organophosphate poisoning
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Sodium Bicarbonate
After prolonged CPR to correct metabolic acidosis
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Dexamethasone (Dexasone, Dexamethasone Solution)
Many uses; some include: Prolonged CPR Unconscious > 30 min. Shock Craniocerebral/spinal trauma Intracerebral pressure and edema Thrombocytopenia
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Prednisolone Sodium Succinate
Many uses, some include: Prolonged CPR Unconscious > 30 min. Endotoxemic or septic shock Neoplasms Respiratory disorders Liver disorders
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Mannitol
Reduce intraocular pressure After prolonged CPR Unconscious > 30 min. Cerebral edema
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Dopamine
Adjunctive treatment of acute heart failure and renal failure Supportive treatment of shock
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Dopamine
Adjunctive treatment of acute heart failure and renal failure Supportive treatment of shock
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Heparin
Anticoagulant used primarily for treatment of DIC and thromboembolic disease
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Heparin
Anticoagulant used primarily for treatment of DIC and thromboembolic disease
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Induction or enhancement of uterine contractions at parturition, postpartum retained placenta, and
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Diazepam
Anxiolytic Muscle relaxant Hypnotic Appetite stimulant Anticonvulsant
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Dopram
CNS stimulant Used to stimulate respirations in newborns
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Dopram
CNS stimulant Used to stimulate respirations in newborns
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Activated Charcoal
prevent or reduce the systemic absorption of certain drugs or toxins
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Diphenhydramine
Anaphylactic shock Antihistaminic effects Prevention of motion sickness Sedative Antiemetic

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