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Propofol In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Propofol$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The mechanism of action is not fully understood but it is thought to involve modulation of the inhibitory activity of GABA at GABAA receptors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Propofol<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Induction of anaesthesia and maintenance of anaesthesia using intermittent boluses or a continuous rate infusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Propofol in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Unpremedicated<\/strong>: 6\u20137 mg\/kg i.v.; premedicated<\/strong> 1\u20134 mg\/kg i.v. Continuous rate infusion for sedation or maintenance of anaesthesia: 0.1\u20130.4 mg\/kg\/min.<\/li>\n
Lower doses are required when propofol is combined with other drugs for the maintenance of anaesthesia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Unpremedicated<\/strong>: 8 mg\/kg i.v.; premedicated<\/strong> 2\u20135 mg\/kg i.v. Continuous rate infusion for maintenance of anaesthesia is likely to result in a prolonged recovery in cats, doses of 0.1\u20130.4 mg\/kg\/min are appropriate depending on other agents given in combination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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