Emergency Drugs Used in OT
| ANAESTHETICS & SEDATIVES | TRADE NAME(S) | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Atipamezole | eg: “Antisedan”, “Atipam”, “Revertor”, “Sedistop”, etc. | Reversal agent for medetomidine, dexmedetomidine & xylazine |
| Dexmedetomidine | Sedative | |
| Isoflurane | Gaseous anaesthetic agent | |
| Ketamine | eg: “Ketaset”, “Vetalar”, Ketamidor” etc | Injectable anaesthetic agent |
| Medetomidine | eg: “Domitor”. High strengths are available | Sedative |
| Pentobarbital sodium | eg: “Euthatal” | Strong barbiturate anaesthetic used for euthanasia |
| Xylazine | eg: “Rompun” | Sedative |
| Zolazepam + tiletamine | eg: “Zoletil” or “Telazol” | Injectable anaesthetic agent |
| ANAESTHETIC EMERGENCY DRUGS | TRADE NAME(S) | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenaline | Cardiac stimulant | |
| Atropine sulphate | Stabilises and increases heart rate | |
| Dexamethasone | Steroid used in cases of shock | |
| Diazepam | eg: “Valium”, Diazemuls” | Tranquiliser used to control seizures |
| Doxapram hydrochloride | eg: “Dopram” | Respiratory stimulant |
| Glycopyrrolate | eg: “Robinul” | Stabilises and increases heart rate |
| Midazolam | eg: “Hypnovel” | Tranquiliser used to control seizures |
| MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS | TRADE NAME(S) | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic wound spray | eg: “Aluspray” | |
| Carprofen | eg: “Carprieve”, “Rimadyl” | Analgesic and anti-inflammatory |
| Eye lubricant | eg: “Viscotears” | |
| Frusemide | eg: “Lasix” | Diuretic |
| Long-acting antibiotics | eg: “Amoxypen LA”, “Convenia” | |
| Intravenous rehydration fluids – sterile | eg: “Hartmann’s”, Lactated Ringers solution” | |
| Sterile water | For topping up darts |