VPT 321: Veterinary Neuropharmacology (2+1)

Tranqualizer, Sedative and Hypnotic

TRANSQUILIZER, SEDATIVE AND HYPNOTIC

Tranquilizer

• Tranquilizers (ataractics or neuroleptics) – Drugs that relieve anxiety without undue sedation. 
• Used to facilitate quietening and handling of animals, as a premedication

Sedative

• A drug that subdues excitement and calms the subject without inducing sleep with drowsiness.

Hypnotic

• A drug that induces and or maintain sleep, similar to normal arousal sleep