Barbiturates Flashcards

1
Q

Mechanism of action

A
  • interact with GABA(A) alpha subunit receptor
  • increase duration of Cl- ion channel opening -> hyper polarize postsynaptic cell membrane
  • block AMPA (excitatory) receptor- glutamate
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Pharmacokinetics

A
  • NaP 83% bound to albumin
  • highly lipid soluble
  • hepatic metabolism
  • renal elimination
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Time to unconsciousness

A

CNS uptake in 30 sec

prompt awakening

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

CV effects

A
  • decrease SBP, SVR, CO
  • rebound increase HR
  • d/t myocardial depression & increased venous capacitance
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Pulmonary effects

A
  • resp depression -> APNEA

- decrease TV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

CNS effects

A

decreased CBF, ICP, CMRO2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Renal effects

A

decrease in blood flow, GFR

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

pH effects

A
  • metabolic acidosis- increase effects of BARBS

- metabolic alkalosis- decrease effects of BARBS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Thiopental (NaP) concentration

A

2.5% solution (25 mg/ml)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Methohexital concentration

A

1% solution (10 mg/ml)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Induction dose

A

NaP 3-5 mg/kg
Methohexital 1-1.5 mg/kg
PR methohexital 20-30 mg/kg as sedative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Risks

A
  • extravasation -> tissue sloughing
  • don’t mix IV NaP & SUX
  • IA injection -> vasocxn
  • induce CYP450
  • contraindicated with Acute Intermittent Porphyria
  • hyperalgesia
  • histamine release
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Acute Intermittent Porphyria

A

-rare autosomal dominant metabolic disorder affecting the production of heme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly