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1
Q

What other names is Alfaxalone also known as

A

Alfaxan

Alfaxan multidose

2
Q

Is alfaxalone licensed in the UK?

A

Yes

3
Q

What animals is alfaxalone suitable for?

A
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Rabbits
4
Q

What appearance does Alfaxalone have?

A
  • Clear solution

- Multi-dose bottle

5
Q

What is required when giving Alfaxalone?

A
  • Adequate pre-med
6
Q

What are two benefits of Alfaxalone

A
  • smooth rapid induction

- Rapid recovery

7
Q

How should patients recover from alfaxalone

A
  • monitoring vital

- kept in calm and quite environment

8
Q

How should alfaxalone be stored?

A
  • room temperature
  • protect from light
  • dispose immediately after use OR for multi-dose within 28 days of broach
9
Q

What has steroid anaesthetics previously been known as?

A

Saffan

10
Q

What is steroid anaesthetics a mixture of?

A
  • Alfaxalone and alphadalone
11
Q

How are steroid anaesthetics administered?

A

I/V

12
Q

Why are steroid anaesthetics not appropriate for dogs?

A

Contains cremophor EL which cause histamine release in dogs

13
Q

Do steroid anaesthetics need to be referigerated?

A

No

14
Q

What effects does steroid anaesthetics have on cats? ( name 3)

A
  • WIDE SAFTEY MARGIN
  • mild cardiovascular depression
  • Mild respiratory depression
  • Rapid recovery
  • Mild anaphylactoid reactions occasionally seen
  • Rarely cases of pulmonary oedema