LA Pharmacology Flashcards
What are the pharmacological properties of Lido/ligncaine?
Highly lipophillic therefore rapidly absorbed and short onset of action
Which group does lidocaine/lignocaine belong too?
amid
How is lidocaine/lignocaine metabolised?
Hepatic (95%)
What is the elimination half life of lidocaine/lignocaine?
90-120 min
What is the onset of action for lidocaine/lignocaine?
2-3 min
What is the ‘duration of action for lidocaine/lignocaine in Pulp and Soft tissues?
Pulp: 60-90min
Soft tissue: 60-120min
Which LA is most commonly used?
lidocaine/lignocaine
What is the max dose for lidocaine/lignocaine?
7mg/kg/ absolute max for 2% lignocaine with 1:80 000 adrenaline
What are the pharmacological properties of Prilocaine?
Slightly slower that lignocaine.
Less vasodilatory, distrubuted more rapidly,
What group does Prilocaine belong too?
Amides
How is Prilocaine metabolised?
By product of metabolism can exert effect on tisues in large doses
What is the elimination half life of Prilocaine ?
Highest clearance of all amides.
Rapid metabolisim in the liver.
Additional clearance in lungs and kidneys.
What is the duration of action in Prilocaine in Pulp and ST?
Pulp 40-90min
Soft tissues: 150-210 (with vasoconstrictor)
Which LA is used when preparation with adrenaline is contraindicated?
Prilocaine (citanist)
What is the max does for Prilocaine ?
9.0mg/kg, absolute max (600mg adult). 3% prilocaine HCI w fennypressin
How is Articaine metabolised?
Articaine undergoes biotransformation in the blood plasma + liver
What group does Articaine belong too?
Amide
What is the elimination half life of Articaine ?
20min