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Sedatives

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

Sedatives Sedatives used to induce sedation in animals. A mild degree of central depression in which the patient awake but calm. Sufficient stimulation will arouse the patient from sedation. Sedatives act by a dose dependent depression of the cerebral cortex. eg. Benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines such as Diazepam, Midozolam, Lorazepam, Zolazepam used as sedative in animals. Benzodiazepines

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Tranquilizers used in animals

Tranquilizers

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

Tranquilizers Tranquilizers induce a state of tranquility and calmness in which the patient is awake, relaxed and unconcerned with its surrounding. These used as preanaesthetics in veterinary medicine. Sufficient stimulation will arouse the patient from tranquilizers. These act by depressing the hypothalamus and reticular activating systems. Examples of Tranquilizers are Phenothiazines (Acepromazine, Triflupromazine) & Butyrophenones

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Anticholinergics as Preanaesthetic

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

Anticholinergics as Preanaesthetic Anticholinergics like Atropine, Glycopyrolate and Pyrolate are used as preanaesthetic because of their anti secretory actions (Decrease Gastro intestinal and Respiratory tract secretions). Atropine Atropine decrease the oral, pharyngeal and respiratory tract secretions. Atropine dilates bronchi and increase both anatomic and physiologic dead space. Atropine suppresses the vagal influence on the heart,

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