Veterinary Pharmacology Drugs Already Rated A+
1. What is medetomidine and its trade name? - Answer: Medetomidine is an alpha-2 agonist approved as a sedative and analgesic in dogs; its trade
name is DexDomitor.
2. Describe Isoflurane and its effects. - Answer: Isoflurane is an inhalant anest...
Veterinary Pharmacology Drugs Already Rated A+
1. What is medetomidine and its trade name?
- Answer: Medetomidine is an alpha-2 agonist approved as a sedative and analgesic in dogs; its trade
name is DexDomitor.
2. Describe Isoflurane and its effects.
- Answer: Isoflurane is an inhalant anesthetic known for rapid induction and recovery times, with
minimal cardiovascular effects. Only 0.3% is metabolized by the body.
3. What is Doxapram used for and its trade name?
- Answer: Doxapram, also known as Dopram, is a CNS stimulant used to stimulate respiration in
newborns delivered by C-section or animals in respiratory arrest.
4. What is the role of Atipamezole and its trade name?
, - Answer: Atipamezole, marketed as Antisedan, is an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent used to reverse
the effects of medetomidine.
5. Explain the use of Metoclopramide and its trade name.
- Answer: Metoclopramide, or Reglan, is a direct-acting cholinergic used to control vomiting and
promote gastric emptying.
6. What is Glycopyrrolate and its primary use?
- Answer: Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic drug similar to atropine but with a longer duration of
action, used mainly as a preanesthetic.
7. Describe Propofol and its common use.
- Answer: Propofol is a milky-white emulsion administered IV to induce anesthesia, often used in C-
sections due to rapid induction. It can be given as a single bolus or a constant rate infusion.
, 8. What is Phenobarbital used for and its classification?
- Answer: Phenobarbital is a long-acting barbiturate used orally as an anticonvulsant for long-term
therapy in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy; it is a Class IV controlled substance.
9. Describe Methohexital and its use.
- Answer: Methohexital is an ultrashort-acting barbiturate that provides 5 to 10 minutes of anesthesia,
suitable for sight hounds due to rapid redistribution and metabolism.
10. What is Yohimbine and its trade name?
- Answer: Yohimbine, known as Yobine, is an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent used to reverse the
effects of xylazine.
11. Explain the uses of Atropine.
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