Anaesthetics 💊 Flashcards
1
Q
What chemical property allows protocol to cross the blood brain barrier?
A
It is lipophilic
2
Q
What are some examples of local anaesthetics?
A
Lidocaine, ropivacaine, bupivacaine
3
Q
What channels do local anaesthetics block?
A
Sodium channels
4
Q
How does how lipid soluble a local anaesthetic is affect its potency?
A
The more lipid soluble the greater potency
5
Q
How does the protein binding of the local anaesthetic affect its duration?
A
Increased protein binding means longer duration
