메토헥시탈

용도

• Induction or sole anesthetic in non-premedicated cats
• Induction or sole anesthetic in premedicated cats
• Induction with premedication
• Induction or sole anesthetic in non-premedicated dogs
• Induction or sole anesthetic in premedicated dogs

투여 방법

가능한 부작용

• Apnea
• Hypotension
• Muscle tremors
• Seizures during recovery
• Rough recoveries (especially in dogs)
• Profound respiratory depression
• Tissue necrosis (if extravasated)

주의사항 및 금기

• Absence of suitable veins for IV administration
• History of hypersensitivity reactions to barbiturates
• Status asthmaticus
• Cattle (due to unpredictable effects)
• > **WARNING**: Strictly for IV use. Perivascular extravasation causes severe tissue necrosis. Extravasation injuries can be treated with multiple infiltrates of sterile normal saline and lidocaine for pain. - **Relative Contraindications**: Seizure-prone animals, severe cardiovascular disease, preexisting ventricular arrhythmias, shock, increased intracranial pressure, myasthenia gravis, asthma, and conditions with prolonged hypnotic effects (e.g., severe hepatic disease, myxedema, severe anemia). - **Species Warnings**: NOT recommended for use in cattle due to unpredictable effects. - **Administration**: Repeated dosing or IV infusions are not recommended as recovery times can be significantly prolonged and increase the risk for complications.

약물 상호작용

• CNS Depressants (e.g., alpha2-agonists, opioids): Additive CNS and respiratory depression; premedication is usually preferred to reduce methohexital dosage required for inductions and to decrease rough recoveries.

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