Difference between revisions of "Analgesic Drugs"

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Controlling [[Pain|pain]] is an important part of veterinary medicine. Pain is a conscious, noxious experience and therefore pain management is paramount to animal welfare. The [[Pain#Physiological Effects|physiological effects]] of pain are also undesirable.
 
Controlling [[Pain|pain]] is an important part of veterinary medicine. Pain is a conscious, noxious experience and therefore pain management is paramount to animal welfare. The [[Pain#Physiological Effects|physiological effects]] of pain are also undesirable.
  
Pain in animals must be correctly [[Pain#Assessment|assessed]] in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used:
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Pain in animals must be correctly [[Pain#Assessment of Animal Pain|assessed]] in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used:
  
 
[[NSAIDs]]
 
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[[Opioids]]
 
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[[NMDA Antagonists]]
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[[Dissociative Agents|NMDA Antagonists]]
  
 
[[Alpha-2 Agonists]]
 
[[Alpha-2 Agonists]]
  
 
[[Local Anaesthetics]]
 
[[Local Anaesthetics]]
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|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083175846.pdf '''Recent advancements in the management of pain in cats and dogs.''' Robertson, S. A.; CABI, Wallingford, UK, CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 2008, 3, 046, pp 11 .]
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083097772.pdf '''Review of equine analgesics and pain management.''' Matthews, N. S.; Carroll, G. L.; Green, E. M. ; American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), Lexington, USA, Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Orlando, Florida, USA, 1-5 December, 2007, 2007, pp 240-244, 19 ref.]
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063041232.pdf ''' Review of equine analgesia: recognition and treatment.''' Mosley, C.; Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, Milton, Canada, Ahead of the curve: OVMA Conference Proceedings, 26-28 January, 2006, 2006, pp 294-299]
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[[Category:Analgesia]]

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