Local anesthestics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most likely cause of hypersensitivity reactions in aminoamide local anesthetics?
A
Reaction to preservatives more likely than drug itself
2
Q
True or false: bupivacaine is highly protein bound?
A
True
3
Q
Why does bupivacaine have a relatively long action time?
A
Highly protein bound
4
Q
What is the pKa of bupivacaine?
A
8.1
