Tag: Anesthetics Intravenous

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Diprivan General Anesthetics, Systemic;  Description Intravenous general anesthetic and sedativeUsed for general anesthesia induction and maintenance, monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation, combined sedation and regional anesthesia, and intensive care unit (ICU) sedation of mechanically ventilated patientsProlonged, high-dose infusions for ICU sedation associated with metabolic derangements and organ…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Brevital General Anesthetics, Systemic;  Barbiturates Description Ultra-short-acting highly lipophilic barbiturate; faster onset of action and recovery time vs thiopental and twice as potent; used alone as an anesthetic for short procedures that are relatively painless, as an inducing agent, or as an adjunct to regional anesthesia. Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Amidate General Anesthetics, Systemic Description Short-acting sedative-hypnoticUsed for general anesthesia during short proceduresRapid onset of action and recovery with minimal cardiac and respiratory-depressive effects, no histamine release Indications Indicated for general anesthesia induction. For the supplementation of subpotent anesthetic agents (e.g., nitrous oxide) during general anesthesia maintenance…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Precedex, Igalmi Sedatives Description Relatively selective alpha2-adrenergic agonist sedativeIV form used for procedural and intensive care sedation; sublingual formulation used for acute agitation due to bipolar I or II disorder or schizophrenia in adultsProduces arousable sedation, limited effects on respiratory drive, and reduced analgesic/anesthetic requirements; hypotension and…