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Equine Pharm 2
Equine Sedation Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MOA of Xylazine | alpha-2 agonist that has effect on vessels (vasoconstriction) and Reticular Aorosal System that lasts for ~30min |
| Is Xylazine reversible? | Yes! Yohimbine |
| Side effects of Xylazine | kick, ataxia, ileus, cardiac depression, hyperglycemia |
| How does Xylazine cause hyperglycemia? | downregulates the beta cells in the pancreas, thus decreasing insulin production and inducing hyperglycemia |
| Concentration of Xylazine | 100 mg/ml |
| Dosage of Xylazine | 1-2.5 ml (100-250 mg) |
| MOA of Detomidine | alpha-2 agonist that lasts for 2-3 hours |
| Concentration of Detomidine | 10 mg/ml |
| Is Detomidine reversible? | Yes! Atipamazole. |
| Dosage of Detomidine | 0.3-0.5 ml (3-5 mg) |
| MOA of Butorphanol | opioid partial mu agonist and kappa agonist that lasts for a medium length of time and helps suppress cough reflex |
| Concentration of Butorphanol | 10 mg/ml |
| Is Butorphanol reversible? | Yes! Noloxone. |
| Dosage of Butorphanol | 0.3-0.5 ml IV/IM (3-5 mg) |
| MOA of Acepromazine | tranquilizer that offers NO analgesia and lasts for a medium length of time |
| Is Acepromazine reversible? | NO!! |
| Concentration of Acepromazine | 1 mg/ml OR 10 mg/ml |
| Dosage of Acepromazine | 1-2 ml PO/IV/IM (100-200 mg) |
| Side effects of Ace | paraphimosis, hypotension (profound vasodilation) |
| MOA of Diazepam | benzodiazapine that is used for sedation and for seizure control |
| Concentration of Diazepam | 5 mg/ml |
| Is Diazepam reversible? | Yes! Fluamenzil |
| Dosage of Diazepam | Foals - 1-2 mls IV Seizuring Adults - 10-15 mls rectally or IV |