CNS Drugs, Sedatives, Opioids, Anesthesia & Euthanasia Flashcards

Critical vocabulary and pharmacological concepts regarding CNS drugs, anesthesia, and euthanasia for veterinary medicine.

Acepromazine

A phenothiazine tranquilizer that provides sedation ONLY, contains NO analgesia, and causes hypotension.

Atipamezole

The reversal agent used for Alpha2 agonists such as dexmedetomidine and xylazine.

Naloxone

The agent used to reverse opioids.

Butorphanol

An opioid that serves as an excellent antitussive.

Sevoflurane

An inhalant anesthetic that provides faster induction and recovery compared to isoflurane.

Propofol

An IV induction anesthetic with rapid induction and recovery that may cause apnea and hypotension.

Neuromuscular Blockers

Agents that cause paralysis ONLY, with no sedation, analgesia, or unconsciousness, and require the patient to be ventilated.

Pentobarbital

A drug commonly used for euthanasia that causes CNS, respiratory, and cardiac arrest.

Neuroleptanalgesia

A combination of an opioid and a tranquilizer that results in better restraint and smoother induction.

Doxapram

A respiratory stimulant where overdose may cause tremors and seizures.