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Sep 27, 20261 min read

Ultra short acting Barbiturates

Pharmacokinetics:

  • More lipophilic than Metohexital
    • Redistribution can decrease efficacy but we can’t readminister because of overdose risks

Indication:
Used to induce anesthesia (Anesthetics)
Especially in horse where Inhalation Anesthetics is more expensive
Less commonly used for Euthanasia


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Backlinks

  • Barbiturates
  • Pharmacokinetics Modelling
  • Principles of Pharmacotherapy

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