General Anaesthetic Drugs

Question 1

Phenol Derivates
- Propofol

Answer 1

• Rapid metabolism and recovery

Advantage:
Rapid metabolism and recovery

Disadvantage:
Apnoea if injected too fast

Question 2

Dissociative Anaesthetics
- Ketamine

Answer 2

• Provide analgesia

Advantage:
Provide analgesia

Disadvantage:
Slow onset of anaesthesia

Question 3

Steroid Anaesthetics
- Alfaxolone

Answer 3

• Rapid smooth induction
• Minimal cardiorespiratory depression
• No pain on injection
• Rapid elimination from body

Advantage:
Minimal CVS + RR depression

Disadvantage:
Adequate pre-med required for smooth induction