<prompt> Propofol and thiopentone are:Inducing agentsMaintenance agentsReversing agentsLocal anaesthetics  <response>: Ans: a Inducing agents Ref: Ajay Yadav, 3rd ed, p. 72Thiopentone is the most commonly used IV anaesthetic agent for induction. Propofol is also used in good centres.Commonly used IV inducing agents: Thiopentone Ketamine Althesin Opioids Propofol Methohexitone Midazolam 