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What drugs are usually used in iv general anesthesia ?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

GA drugs: General anesthesia=unconsciousness. Anesthetic agents commonly used with a ga are propofol, ketamine. Any anesthetic/sedative/opioid regardless of route of administration can be a general anesthetic (can cause unconsciousness). Hope it helps.

Answered 5/1/2014

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Several: A continuous infusion of an induction agent such as proposal along with an infusion of a narcotic. Standard meds are also given by iv.

Answered 8/2/2014

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Primarily propofol: There are several IV meds but none have the "complete" profile for propofol as it has many characteristics needed for general anesthesia: amnesia, hypnosis and pain reliever. Despite its notoriety in the past by an androgynous pop star, its very safe in the proper hands of a professional who knows enough to monitor his/her patients diligently.

Answered 10/12/2017

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