Pentobarbital
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Pentobarbital is used primarily for euthanasia, providing a humane and effective method for ending the suffering of severely ill or injured animals.
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Pentobarbital is used primarily for euthanasia, providing a humane and effective method for ending the suffering of severely ill or injured animals.
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- Barbiturate Receptor Binding: Pentobarbital binds to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain, enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA.
- Central Nervous System Depression: This binding prolongs the opening of GABA-mediated chloride channels, leading to significant depression of neuronal activity and overall central nervous system (CNS) function.
- Induction of Euthanasia: The intense CNS depression induced by pentobarbital results in loss of consciousness, cessation of breathing, and cardiac arrest, ensuring a swift and humane end to the animal’s life.
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