anesthetics Flashcards
which has higher allergy potential, esters or amides?
esters
can benoxinate be used alone?
no (often mixed with fluorescein)
is there cross sensitivity between amides and esters?
no
T or F- there is cross reactivity between proparacaine and benoxinate
false! there is no cross reactivity between them
1) ____ usually have one i and 2) ____ usually have 2 i’s
1) esters, 2) amides
the most commonly used ester topical anesthetics in eye care are?
tetracaide, benoxinate, and proparacaine
____ hydrozyses esters into ____, ____, and ____ products
pseudocholinesterase, PABA, MABA, BA
which are the PABA esters?
tetracaine, benoxinate, benzocaine, procaine
which are the MABA esters?
proparacaine
BA ester?
cocaine
is there cross reactivity between PABA and MABA products?
no
amides are metabolized by what?
the liver, biliary canal, or kidneys
which amide is saturable?
lidaocaine (can cause toxicity/seizures)
which is the most commonly used topical AMIDE anesthetic
lidocaine
which are longer acting with more systemic effects, esters or amides?
amides
which amide has the least sting?
proparacaine
which has the greatest corneal penetration?
tetracaine