Barbiturates
別名: Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital, Thiopental, Methohexital
Barbiturates are a family of medications used in veterinary medicine for various reasons, including controlling seizures, inducing anesthesia for surgery, or for humane euthanasia. * **Monitoring**: If your pet is prescribed a barbiturate for long-term use (such as phenobarbital for epilepsy), regular blood tests will be required to monitor liver function and ensure the drug levels in the blood are safe and effective. * **Side Effects**: You may notice lethargy, increased thirst, or increased appetite when your pet first starts taking these medications. * **Safety**: These are strictly controlled prescription medications. Keep them securely stored away from children and other pets. Never change the dose without consulting your veterinarian. > **Important**: If your pet appears excessively sleepy, has difficulty breathing, or is uncoordinated, contact your veterinarian immediately.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Dose-dependent respiratory depression
- Cardiovascular depression (hypotension, decreased contractility)
- Paradoxical excitement
- Hypothermia (at anesthetic doses)
- Decreased gastrointestinal motility
注意事項與禁忌
- Use with extreme caution in cats due to high sensitivity to respiratory depressant effects
- **Species Sensitivity**: Must be used very cautiously in cats, as they are particularly sensitive to the respiratory depressant effects of barbiturates. **Organ Function**: Severe renal impairment may occur secondary to hypotensive effects in overdose situations. Extended use induces hepatic microsomal enzymes, which can alter the metabolism of concurrently administered medications. **Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest**: Respiratory arrest may occur at doses four times lower than those that cause cardiac arrest.
常見問題
Barbiturates用於寵物有甚麼用途？
Barbiturates are a family of medications used in veterinary medicine for various reasons, including controlling seizures, inducing anesthesia for surgery, or for humane euthanasia. * **Monitoring**: If your pet is prescribed a barbiturate for long-term use (such as phenobarbital for epilepsy), regular blood tests will be required to monitor liver function and ensure the drug levels in the blood are safe and effective. * **Side Effects**: You may notice lethargy, increased thirst, or increased appetite when your pet first starts taking these medications. * **Safety**: These are strictly controlled prescription medications. Keep them securely stored away from children and other pets. Never change the dose without consulting your veterinarian. > **Important**: If your pet appears excessively sleepy, has difficulty breathing, or is uncoordinated, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Barbiturates對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。