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17 Cards in this Set
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sedative effect unreliable, esp. w young, healthy animals; sedation, if it occurs, not likely to be significant although agent produces anti-anxiety/calming affect
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diazepam
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Increases intracranial pressure
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morphine
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Reduces seizure threshold
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acepromazine
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Anticonvulsant, "pre-anesthetic of choice for seizure patients"
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diazepam
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Patients given this drug can become easily startled in response to loud noises despite this agent being a potent sedative
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xylazine
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Causes peripheral vasodilation which can lead to hypotension and hypothermia
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acepromazine
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Vasoconstriction and poss. hypotension shortly after admin, followed by Bradycardia and hypotension; mm may be pale
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xylazine
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Increases heartrate
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atropine
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antiarrhythmic
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acepromazine
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Hypotension secondary to histamine release
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morphine
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Antihistamine affect
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acepromazine
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antiemetic
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acepromazine
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Emetic effect in cats and dogs |
xylazine
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Appetite stimulant in cats and ruminants |
diazepam
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Decreases GI motility, salivation, and gastric secretions |
atropine
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Increased GI motility w initial use, prolonged use may decrease GI motility |
morphine
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