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Sedatives
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A Tranquiliser is.... | Relieves anxiety without causing drowsiness |
| Example of an alpha 2 agonist | Medetomidine |
| Example of a benzodiazepine | Midazolam |
| Example of a phenoziathine | Acepromazine Maleate |
| Example of an anti-muscarinic | Atropine |
| A Sedative is.... | A drug that calms and causes drowsiness |
| A hypnotic is.... | A drug that induces sleep |
| A neuroleptoanalgesia is.... | A tranquiliser or sedative combined with an opiod |
| A property of antimuscarinics | Reduces brochial secretions and counteracts bradycardia |
| A property of alpha2agonists | A potent sedative that binds with adrenergic receptors |
| A property of phenoziathines | A tranquiliser that at high doses produces sedation |
| A property of benzodiazepines | A tranquiliser with anticonvulsant properties |