VSR-0026
QUESTION
Which of the following drug is most potent sedative?
OPTIONS
(A) Acepromazine
(B) Xylazine
(C) Detomidine
(D) Diazepam
ANSWER
(C) Detomidine
EXPLANATION
Detomidine is a potent alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist used for marked sedation, particularly in horses. Xylazine is another alpha-2 sedative but is less potent on a milligram basis; acepromazine is a tranquilizer and diazepam a benzodiazepine, neither matching detomidine's sedative potency in this comparison.
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