Local Anesthetics Flashcards

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LA MOA

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Reversibly block generation, propagation of electrical impulses in nerves via blockade of VG Na channels
o Impedes membrane depolarization, nerve conduction/excitation
o Also block voltage-dependent K, Ca channels with lower affinity than VG Na
o +/- intracellular sites involved in signal transduction of GPCRs

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NaV Channel Structure

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o Large alpha (~2000 amino acids) with four domains that creates pore
o Each domain = 6 helical segments S1-S6, voltage sensor at S4 of each domain
o beta2/4 subunit, beta1/3
 Influence activation, inactivation of states of channel
o Binding site at DIV-S6, intracellular access only

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3 States of NaV

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o Resting state = closed at RMP
o Open state = during depolarization, M gates open
o Inactivated state = closed, allows repolarization with H gates closed

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Steps in NaV Activation

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At RMP -70mV, m gate closed

S4 segment detects when MP reaches -55mV –> m/activation gate opens quickly
 Opening of activation gate allows Na to flow into cell, raising MP to +30mV

At -55mV, inactivation gate (H gate) starts closing but closes MUCH slower
* 0.5-2msec

Once H gate closed, not capable of reopening for another 2-5msec –> allows membrane to repolarize, return to resting state

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NaV Channel Distributions - cardiac m

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1.1, 1.3, 1.5

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NaV Channel Distributions - skeletal m

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1.4

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NaV Channel Distributions - CNS/PNS

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1.1,2,3,5,6

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NaV Channel Distribution - Pain

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6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9

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NaV 1.1, 1.3, 1.5?

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Cardiac Cells

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NaV 1.4?

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Skeletal M

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NaV 1.1, 2, 3, 5, 6?

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CNS, PNS

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NaV 1.7-1.9?

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DRG

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Modulated R Hypothesis

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 LAs: high affinity for channel in open, inactivated states; low affinity in resting state
 Lipid-soluble (non-ionized, inactive) form enters via membrane
 Lipid-insoluble (ionized, active) form enters through channel hydrophilic pore
* Only open when gates of channel open –> cumulative binding of LAs to Na channel when channels active

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Which form of LA is lipid soluble?

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The non-ionized, inactive form

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Which form of LA is non-lipid soluble?

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The ionized, active form

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Guarded R Hypothesis

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 LAs bind to R inside channel w/ constant affinity, but channel must be open for access
 Increasing frequency of stimulation increases # of Na channels open, increasess binding of LAs

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Use-Dependent Block

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Increased Frequency if stimulation increases # of NaV open –> increases binding of LAs

Applies to both Modulated R hypothesis, Guarded R Hypothesis

Biggest difference then becomes affinity of LA for R

Depth of block also increases with repetitive membrane depolarization

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Tonic Block

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blockade obtained on unstimulated nerves, is constant

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Differential Blockade

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Classified by Glasser, Erlanger in 1929
Basic principle: vasodilation –> sensory (temperature, sharp pain, light touch) –> motor

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What is differential blockade affected by?

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  • Fiber length
  • Length exposed to drug
  • Myelination: can cause ax to pool adjacent to nerve
  • Frequency of stimulation
  • Drug concentration
  • Drug properties
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What is the critical length that a nerve must be exposed to to completely block the fiber?

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3 Nodes of Ranvier

Longer fibers with longer distance btw NoR/greater internodal distance less susceptible to LA

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Decremental Conduction

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Decreased ability of successive NoR to propagate impulse in presence of LA
* 74-85% Na conduction blockade: progressive decrease in amplitude of impulse, until decays below threshold
* >84% Na conductance blocked at three consecutive nodes –> complete blockade of propagation
* Propagation of impulse can be stopped even if node has been rendered completely inexcitable

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Clinical Effect of Decremental Conduction?

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Why blocks with small volume/high concentration have greater duration and extent than large volume/low concentration despite same total drug dose

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Sub Blocking Concentrations of LAs

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Large portion of sensory information transmitted by peripheral nerves carried via coding of electrical signals in after-potentials, after oscillations

Suppress intrinsic oscillatory after-effects of impulse discharge without significantly affecting AP conduction

Possible mechanism of blockade: disruption of coding of electrical information

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Other Actions when LAs Admin Centrally:
o Na channel blockade o K, Ca channels: dorsal horn of spinal cord, altered sensory processing o Substance P binding (tachykinin), evoked increase iCa o Glutaminergic transmission --> decreased NMDA, neurokinin-mediated transmission o Targeting of large nerves, nerve trunk (BP, LST): somatosensory arrangement of nerve fibers also affects progression of block
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Chemical Structure
 Lipophilic aromatic (benzene) ring  Hydrophilic amine group (tertiary or quaternary amine)  Intermediate chain linkage - ester or amide
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Esters
O-C; hydrolyzed by plasma esterases (one i) o Procaine o Tetracaine o Chloroprocaine
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Amides
Metabolized by liver (two is) o Lidocaine o Ropivacaine o Bupivacaine, levobupivacaine o Mepivacaine
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Chirality
mostly racemic mixture that 50:50 R-, S-
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Which three LAs are achiral?
1. Tetracaine 2. Prilocaine 3. Lidocaine
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Which two LAs are pure S isomers?
Levobupivacaine, ropivacaine
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Difference btw R, S enantiomer
o R-enantiomers assoc with greater in vitro potency, greater therapeutic efficacy but also increased CV, CNS toxicity
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LA Activity - not important factors
Diffusion coefficient, MW not important factors in determining activity  MW very similar btw LAs, 220-228Da
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pKa of Locals
**WEAK BASES** Formulated as acid solutions
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Formulation of LAs
acidic HCl solutions (pH 4-7)  Formulation in acidic solutions increases CHECK THIS ionized portion --> improves H2O solubility
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Locals with Higher pKas
 Increased pKa --> increased BH+ at physiologic pH (7.4) (increased ionization) --> slow onset  Higher pKa, more drug ionized at physiologic pH – ionized form = ACTIVE * More ionized form, more drug to interact with receptor * BUT moves more slowly across hydrophobic cell membrane, thus slower onset
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LA with Lower pKas
(eg lidocaine): more uncharged base, faster onset o Once intracellular, becomes ionized – interact with R
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Role of Lipid Solubility
determines penetration of nerve cell membrane  **Increased lipid solubility --> increased potency**, decreased concentration needed for blockade  More lipid soluble, better penetration through lipid membrane, faster onset in unmyelinated nerves
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Effect of Myelination on Onset of LA
delayed onset DT trapping in myelin, other lipid compartments * Net effect of ing lipid solubility = delayed onset of LAs * Increased duration due depot for slow release of drug
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Protein Binding
Only free drug active: **increased protein binding --> increases duration of action** Don’t know why: Likely related to membrane or extracellular proteins in membrane
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Onset
**pKa**, lipid solubility, concentration, volume, frequency of membrane stimulation, pH of site  Addition of HCO3 to increase pH --> promotes more un-ionized base to be present to hasten onset B > BH+ (contradicting studies  Ex: LAs will not work around infected abscess with acidic pH
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Potency?
Correlates to lipid Solubility
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Duration?
**Protein binding** site of administration, vasomotor tone
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Differential Blockade?
fiber size, length, myelin, frequency of stimulation, concentration, drug properties
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Which LAs show greater differential blockade?
Amides Increased pKa Decreased lipid solubility More potent blockade of C fibers than fast-conducting A fibers
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Benefits of Differential Blockade?
 More differential blockade, more sparing of certain types of nerve fibers  At higher concentrations, drug properties become less important for differential blockade * High concentration of ANY LA, differential blockade goes away B > C = Adelta > Agamma > Abeta >Aalpha Drink Good Beer Always
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Absorption Factors
 Site of injection, vascularity  Intrinsic lipid solubility  Vasoactivity of agent  Dose admin  Additives, other formulation factors that modify local drug residence, release  Influence of nerve block in region (VD)  Pathophysiologic state of patient
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Why is systemic absorption important?
Lower systemic absorption, greater margin of safety
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Increased vascularity...
Increased absorption  Increased peak plasma concentration (Cmax)  Decreased time to peak plasma concentration (Tmax)  **Intercostal > epidural > brachial plexus > femoral/sciatic** * Study only done using those sites * Related to differences in vascularity * Intrathecal much lower systemic absorption than epidural
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What is the order of block absorption?
**Intercostal > epidural > brachial plexus > femoral/sciatic** * Study only done using those sites * Related to differences in vascularity * Intrathecal much lower systemic absorption than epidural
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What features increase absorption?
--Decreased lipid solubility, decreased protein binding Lidocaine, mepivacaine > bupivacaine, ropivacaine Increased lipid sol, increased protein binding = less absorption – bind to neural, non-neural lipid-rich tissues so less systemic absorption
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Vasoactivity of LAs
 Most LAs cause vasodilation, which decreases time to peak plasma concentrations (increases Tmax)  Ropivacaine, levobupivacaine = vasoconstriction, Tmax
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Toxicity
lower Tmax (less time to reach peak plasma concentration), higher Cmax (higher peak plasma concentrations)  Greatest risk systemic toxicity: Tmax arterial blood, 5-45’ after inj depending on site of block, speed of inj, drug  Risk of systemic toxicity coincides with Tmax, independent of dose  Faster speed of injection, increased Cmax (peak plasma concentration
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Distribution
Degree of tissue distribution, protein binding related to apparent volume of distribution at steady state (Vdss): free fraction governs tissue concentration Usually paralleled by degree of protein binding
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Distribution of Amino-Esters
rapid plasma hydrolysis by pseudocholinesterases, limited distribution
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Distribution of Amino-Amides
Widely Distributed -Can be affected by a1-acid glycoprotein (AAG) concentrations -pulmonary first pass effect
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a1 Acid glycoprotein (AAG)
* Increased AAG --> increase TOTAL LA concentration, but NOT free (active) fraction (amides) * AAG = acute phase reaction protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation * Normally low in plasma, serum concentrations can increase 2-5x * Academic > clinical
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Pulmonary First Pass (Depot Effect)
risk of toxicity with R-->L cardiac shunts Normal: temporarily increases plasma concentration of drug, lungs able to attenuate toxic effects after accidental IA injection * Mostly dependent on lipid solubility, pKa o More lipid soluble agents --> more pulmonary uptake o Lower pKas = greater unionized form, which accumulates in the lung
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Consequences of R to L Shunt with Pulmonary First Pass/Depot Effect
* Some of drug will bypass first pass due to shunt * Increased toxicity so increase dose ***CLINICALLY RELEVANT*** * Most pulmonary first pass: bupivacaine > etidocaine > lidocaine, levobupivacaine > ropivacaine
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Rapid distribution goes where?
Milk, muscle
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Drugs that diffuse most readily into milk
relatively lipophilic, unionized (Lower pKa), not strongly protein bound, low MWs FARAD: recommends 24hr meat, milk withhold on lidocaine
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Placental Transfer
Limited for esters due to rapid metabolism, enhanced for amides by “ion trapping” Unionized form rapidly crosses placenta --> once in more acidic fetal circulation, ionized drug forms more readily --> gets “stuck” in fetal circulation Back transfer from fetus to mother occurs with bupivacaine, NOT lidocaine
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Degree of LA binding to both maternal, fetal plasma proteins also important determinant of placental transfer of LAs
* Only unbound, free drug crosses placenta * Fetal AAG content, binding < maternal, F:M of highly protein-bound LAs lower than less-protein bound o Ex: bupivacaine F:M 0.36, lidocaine F:M 1.0
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Fetal Metabolism of LAs
Fetus/neonate able to metabolize, eliminate lidocaine better than bupivacaine * If high plasma concentrations of local in maternal blood likely, potentially delay delivery if bupivacaine to allow bup to transfer back to maternal circulation * Do not have to delay delivery if lidocaine bc ion trapped, can eliminate just fine
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Poor water solubility of LAs...
Limited renal excretion
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Amino Esters metabolism and excretion
Hydrolyzed by plasma pseudocholinesterases, excreted in urine * Additional contributions from esterases in RBCs, liver, synovial fluid * Chloroprocaine = most rapid clearance, fast hydrolysis rate * Procaine IV admin in horses: t1/2 = 50’, Vd 6.7L/kg * Hydrolysis products of procaine, chloroprocraine, tetracaine = pharmacologically inactive
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Cocaine
* Illegal use in race horses, dogs * Ester hydrolysis in plasma; N-demethylation in liver to norcocaine, which undergoes further hydrolysis
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Benzocaine, Procaine
para-aminobenzoic acid metabolite  allergic reaction * Why esters more assoc with allergic reactions than amides
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Benzocaine - other SE
metHb in people, dogs, cats * Proposed MOA: direct oxidation of heme
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Amino Amides Metabolism
Metabolized by CYP-450 system, excreted urine/bile * Phase I: hydroxylation, N-dealkylation, N-demethylation * Phase II reactions: metabolites conjugated with amino acids or glucuronide into less active, inactive metabolites
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Amino Amide Excretion
Small portion excreted unchanged in urine * Humans: 4-7% lidocaine, 6% bupivacaine, 16% mepivacaine * 1.7-29% lidocaine in horses
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Clearance of Amino Amides
Prilocaine > etidocaine > lidocaine > mepivacaine > ropivacaine > bupivacaine * In humans, prilocaine cleared most rapidly: blood clearance values exceed hepatic blood flow, indicating extrahepatic metabolism
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Prilocaine Metabolism
O-toluidine (orthotoluidine) --> oxidizes Hgb to metHb
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Lidocaine Metabolism
MEGX/GX --> toxicity after prolonged infusions (esp renal failure, diabetes) * Hydroxylation, demethylation in liver * MEGX = monoethylglycinexylidide o Activity 70% of lidocaine, potentially contributes to toxicity after long infusions * GX = glycinexylidide (also active) * Metabolites NOT detected in cows
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Metabolism of Other Amides
(mepi, ropi, bupi): N-dealkylation, hydroxylation * Produce less toxic metabolite pipecoloxylidide (PPX) * Bup dealkylated metabolite: N-desbutylbupivacaine = ½ cardiotoxic, less CNS toxic vs bup  Some further conjugated to glucuronides before eliminated in urine, bile
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How does age affect PK of LA?
 Neonates: increased absorption, in decreased Vd, increased t1/2, decreased plasma esterase activity  Geriatrics: decreased hepatic clearance, increased t1/2
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How does pregnancy affect the PK of LA?
 increased nerve sensitivity (faster onset of blockade) * Unlikely to be direct effect of progesterone on cell membrane  increased hepatic blood flow: faster lido clearance  decreased hepatic enzyme activity: slower bupivacaine, ropivacaine clearance  decreased plasma esterase activity
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How does liver dz affect PK of LA?
Decreased metabolism of amides, decreased plasma esterases, decreased clearance  Do not need to adjust for single dose but should for CRIs, repeated dosing, dosing intervals
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How does ax affect PK of LA?
 hepatic blood flow (any condition that decreases CO) = slower clearance, esp **lido bc dependent on HBF for clearance**  Mep, bup – metabolism more dependent on activity of hepatic enzymes, effect of decreased hepatic blood flow less pronounced
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How does renal failure affect PK of LA?
 Decreased plasma pseudocholineresterase activity  decreased amide metabolite excretion/increased amide metabolite (MEGX/GX)
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How does diabetes affect PK of lidocaine?
Increased hepatic clearance of lidocaine, decreased excretion of MEGX
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How does equine fasting affect PK of LA?
Decreases lidocaine clearance
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How do drugs affect PK of LAs?
increased plasma concentration, decreased elimination  Any that decreases plasma esterase activity (neostigmine, acetazolamide)  CYP1A2, CYP3A4 inhibitors (erythromycin): decreased hepatic clearance of amides  Adrenergic R blocking agents that decrease liver perfusion, inhibit activity of hepatic microsomal metabolizing enzymes responsible for metabolism of amides
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How does temperature affect PK of LA?
Cooling increases pKa so more active, ionized form
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Baricity
one of most important physical properties during IT/subarachnoid admin  Affects distribution, spread of solution  impact characteristics of block calculated ratio of density of solution to density of CSF both measured at same temp (37*C)  Density: weight in grams of 1mL of solution, inversely related to temp
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Isobaric LAs
(= 1) – most LAs at room temp Density of CSF = Density of LA
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Hypobaric
(<1) goes to **non-dependent site** bc **density lower than CSF** * LAs warmed to body temp or diluted with water * Addition of opioids will also make hypobaric
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Hyperbaric
– >1 -goes to dependent site (greater density than CSF), preferential blockade on sx side * Decreased temp or dilute with dextrose or hypertonic solution or add epi
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Which locals have the highest pKa?
Procaine, chlorprocaine
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Which locals have the lowest pKas?
Mepivicaine, lidocaine, etidocaine
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Which LAs are least protein bound?
Procaine, chloroprocaine (6-7%)
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Which LAs >94% protein bound?
Tetracaine, ropivaine, bupivacaine, levo, etidocaine
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Which are short acting LAs?
Procaine, chloroprocaine
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Which are the most potent LAs?
Tetracaine Bup/levo bup etidocaine
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Which are the least potent?
Procaine, Chloroprocaine < lidocaine, prilo, mepivacaine
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Which LA is intermediate potency?
Ropivcaine
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Which are intermediate (50-70%) protein bound?
Lidocaine Mepivacaine Prilocaine
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Which LAs are the most lipid soluble?
Bup/levobup < tetracaine < etidocaine
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Which local is the most CNS toxic?
Bupivacaine
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LA Duration of Action
procaine, Chloroprocaine < lido< mepivacaine, prilocane
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Amino Esters
1. Procaine 2. Benzocaine 3. Chloroprocaine 4. Tetracaine
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Procaine
 Prototypical ester  Fastest onset, 30-60’ duration  CNS stimulant – illegal use in race horses  Infiltration, NBs, +/- IT for short procedures  Not very effective topically  PABA --> allergic reaction
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Benzocaine
Ester  Fast onset  TOPICAL ONLY  PABA --> allergic reactions  MetHb  Fish anesthesia (MS-222)
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Chloroprocaine (1-3%)
 Ester: Fast onset, 30-60’ duration  Human OB ax, not used regularly in vetmed  Highest pKa, fast onset due to highly concentrated form
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Tetracaine
 AKA amethocaine  Slow onset, except when admin intrathecal  High toxicity potential, not used in vet med  Humans: fast onset (3-5’) via IT, 2-3hr duration  Lido + tetracaine latch = better, faster dermal ax than EMLA cream  Rapid absorption from MM (fatalities in human med), excellent topical anesthesia
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Lidocaine
 Prototypical amide, fast onset, 1hr duration * Low pKa, not highly protein bound, can cause local VD * Prolonged up to 3h with epi  Infiltration, NBs, epidural, IT, IVRA  Some topical: mucosal (lido spray for larynx), EMLA, lidocaine patches (+/- tetracaine) Also administered systemically
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EMLA Cream
Lidocaine 2.5%, prilocaine 2.5%
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Systemic Administration of Lidocaine
 Systemic: analgesia, anti-inflammatory, anti-arrhythmic (class 1b), MAC sparing in dogs, cats, goats, horses, calves * Analgesia MOA: thought to include action of Na, Ca, K channels, NMDA R * +/- Improve intestinal motility in horses, prevent POI esp if reperfusion injury
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FARAD - Lidocaine
Cattle: * Epidural: 1d meat, 24hr milk * Infiltration (inverted L block): 4d meat, 72hr milk * Lido + epi for epidural, infiltration: 1d meat, 24hr milk Goats * Infiltration, epidural – single or multiple doses: 1d meat, 24hr milk Sheep * Infiltration, epidural – single or multiple doses: 1d meat, 24hr milk
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Does lidocaine trigger MH?
One paper in humans, not validated in vet med
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Max Dosing Lidocaine
* Cats 3-5mg/kg * Dogs 6-10mg/kg * Sheep 6mg/kg
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Mepivacaine
 Fast onset, 1-2h duration due to less VD compared to lidocaine  Infiltration, NB  Poor topical efficacy  Drug of choice for diagnostic NBs in horses DT decreased neurotoxicity  Very slow metabolism in fetus, newborn
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Max Dosing Mepivacaine
* Cats 2-3mg/kg * Dogs 5-6mg/kg * Sheep 5-6mg/kg
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Bupivacaine
Slow onset (20-30’), 3-10hr duration  high pKa, highly protein bound, highly lipophilic, minimal VD so sticks around at block site longer Infiltration, NB, epidural, IT Poor topical efficacy Not recommended for IV DT cardiotoxicity, FATAL
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Levobupivacaine
S-enantiomer of bupivacaine, decreased CV toxicity
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Intrinsic Blockade Properties of Bupivacaine
Intrinsic differential blocking properties, esp at low concentrations – indicated when sensory accompanied by minimal motor blockade required
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Max Dosing Bupivacaine
* Cats 1-1.5mg/kg * Dogs 2mg/kg * Sheep: 2mg/kg
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Ropivacaine
 S-enantiomer, decreased CV toxicity vs R-enantiomer  Similar onset to bupivacaine  Differential blockade: motor blockade less affected at equipotent doses of bup  Infiltration, NB, epidural, IT  Up to 6hr duration
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Ropivacaine Biphasic Effect on Vasculature
>1% vasodilation, <0.5% vasoconstriction
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Ropivacaine Max Dosing
* Cats 1.5mg/kg (2) * Dogs 3mg/kg (4.4)
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Mixing of LAs
o Expectation: best of both worlds --> fast onset from lido, long duration from bupiv o Reality: conflicting studies  Similar onset to bupivacaine alone  Shorter duration that bupivacaine alone  Decreased depth of block? Increased post-op analgesia requirements
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Liposomal Bupivacaine
Nocita ® by Elanco o Other formations: polylactide microspheres, cyclodextrin inclusion complexes o Long-acting LA, up to 72hr
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Uses of Nocita
o Labeled for:  Incisional infiltration after CCL sx 5.3mg/kg  Nerve block for feline onychectomy 5.3mg/kg/forelimb o Used extra-label for many px in dogs, cats
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Nocita Storage Instructions
discard after 4h, Carlson et al Vet Surg: up to 4d
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Epinephrine Additives
 Decreased absorption, decreased Cmax (decreases potential for systemic tox), increases duration in short-acting LAs – lido, mepiv  Local VC delays absorption of LA * decreases in peripheral nerve or spinal cord blood flow --> nerve, SC ischemia * IT: regional dural VC, no decrease in SC or CBF  decreases dose required, prolongs duration
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1:200,000 epi...?
1gm (1000mg)/200,000mL epi = 0.005mg/mL
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Epinephrine a2 Effects
may enhance analgesia: inhibition of presynaptic NT release from C, Adelta fibers in substania gelatinosa in DH of SC * Also modify certain K channels in axons of peripheral nerves
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SE of Epi additives
systemic absorption: flushed area, increased HR, increased SV, increased CO, decreased SVR, (tachy)arrhythmias  Avoid VCs for blockade of areas with erratic blood supply, without good collateral perfusion --> VC-induced tissue ischemia, necrosis (eg ring blocks)
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Prepared solutions of epinephrine
lower pH vs plain or freshly prepared solutions --> lower amt of unionized, slower onset of action
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Phenylephrine as an additive to LAs
significant decreases in sciatic N, skeletal m blood flow when admin w/ lidocaine
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Phentolamine
**non-selective aR antag,** approved for reversal of soft tissue ax, associated functional deficits resulting from local dental ax in humans Can reverse effects of LAs potentiated with epi
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Hyaluronidase
 Depolymerization interstitial HA (main cement of interstitum), improves tissue penetration  **Increased pH, increased B (increasedd amount of unionized drug), shorter onset/increased spread of block**  May increase Cmax (increase toxicity) Possibly better quality of peribulbar, retrobulbar blocks in humans
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Opioids
 Opioid R on sensory neurons  Increase depth, duration of blockade  Ex: Synder 2016: bupivacaine, buprenorphine for infraorbital NB in dogs prolonged blockade duration 48-96hr * Buprenorphine can block VG Na channels, prolong LA
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NaHCO3
 Increased pH, increased un-ionized fraction of drug --> in theory causes faster diffusion across lipid bilayer and then becomes ionized inside cell, shorter onset  Ion trapping: Increases density, duration  Decreased pain on injection, insertion of EC
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NaHCO3 Effect
 Most studies fail to show efficacy with intradermal admin, NB * No effect of onset, extent, duration of skin ax in humans  Greater effect when LA admin into acidic environment * Ex: intravesicular instillation provided LA of bladder submucosa in human patients with interstitial cystitis  Buffered LAs: greater effect when topically applied to cornea
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Amt of NaHCO3 that can be added?
 0.1mEq/1mL LA – more than that will cause precipitation
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Carbonation
 Decreased onset, improve quality of block possibly DT decreased intracellular pH/ion trapping
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a2 agonists
Effect isn’t particularly DT a2 effect - no change in presence of alpha 2 reversal agents  Clonidine extensively used in people to prolong duration of IT, epidural, PNBs
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MOA a2 agonists in LA
 **Hyperpolarization of C fibers** * Blockade of so-called hyperpolarization activated cation currents in C fibers  Shorter onset, increase duration, increase quality
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Dose/Which a2s used
 0.5-2mcg/mL LA  Xylazine, detomidine: epidurals in LA  Dexmed, medetomidine: regional NB in SA
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Tachyphylaxis
o Decrease in duration, segmental spread, intensity of regional block despite repeated constant dosages  Not related to: structural/pharmacological properties, technique, mode of admin o Promoted by longer interanalgesic intervals btw injections  Did not occur if inj repeated at intervals short enough to prevent return of pain, or at intervals with pain <10’
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PK Mechanisms of Tachyphylaxis
local edema Increased epidural protein concentration Changes in LA distribution in epidural space Decrease in perineural pH (limits diffusion of LA from epidural space to binding sites in Na channels) Increased epidural blood flow Increase in local metabolism (favors clearance of LA from epidural space)
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PD Mechanisms of Tachyphylaxis
antagonistic effects of nucleotides, increased [Na], increased afferent input from nociceptors, receptor downregulation of Na channels
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Tachyphylaxis: spinal site of action, related to hyperalgesia
 Drugs that prevent hyperalgesia at spinal sites (NMDA R antag, NO-synthase inhibitors) prevent development of tachyphylaxis
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AEs
Increased lipid solubility, increased potency --> increased potential for toxicity (bup >> lido, mep) o Most common cause: inadvertent IV (IA) inj during PNB  Incidence unknown in vet med  Humans: 1 in 10,000 with PNBs highest incidence 7.5 in 10,000
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Do the S or R enantiomers have decreased potential for toxicity?
S enantiomers
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Toxic Dose Varies by:
 Route of administration  Speed of administration  Species  Acid-base balance  Concurrent drugs/anesthesia
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CNS Effects of LAs
 Low doses: effective anticonvulsants, sedative effects  Humans: tongue numbness, light-headedness, dizziness, drowsiness, acute anxiety  Horses: changes in visual function, rapid eye blinking, mild sedation, ataxia  Inhibition of inhibitory IN
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CNS Effects: Inhibition of Inhibitory IN
* Inhibit inhibitory cortical neurons in temporal lobe or amygdala --> faciliatory IN function in unopposed fashion --> increased excitatory activity --> m twitching --> grand mal sz * As plasma concentrations , LAs can inhibit both inhibitory, facilitatory pathways --> CNS depression, unconsciousness, coma
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What might be the first sign of toxicity with highly lipophilic, protein-bound LAs (bupivacaine)?
CNS depression (cyanosis, bradycardia, unconsciousness)
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Humans and CNS Effects
significant difference btw rate of sz development * Caudal > brachial plexus > epidural
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CV:CNS Ratio
Conscious sheep: dose, plasma concentrations assoc with CV collapse (disappearance of pulsatile BP) calculated as CV:CNS ratio * Supports notion that CNS tox precedes CV tox
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Effects of hypercapnia on CNS Effects of LAs
**DECREASES** seizure threshold * Hypercapnia: increases CBF --> increases drug delivery to brain +/- decreases in plasma protein binding of LAs (increase in free drug)
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Effects of hypoxemia on CNS Effects of LAs?
Decreased sz threshold, increased CNS/CV Tox
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Seizure Doses LA - Dogs
Lido 21-22mg/kg Bup 4-5 Rop 5
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Seizure Doses LA - Cats
Lido 12 Bup 5
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Seizure Doses LA - SHeep
Lido 6.8 Bup 1.6 Ropiv 3.5
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CV Effects
 Toxic effects complex, non-linear  Cardiac Na channel blockade: decreased max rate of phase 0 depolarization * Pronounced, evolving inhibition of cardiac conduction  Prolongation of PR, QRS intervals and refractory period
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CV Effects of Subconvulsant Doses
myocardial depression, increase HR slightly, widen QRS complexes, no effect on BP, CO * Long-acting LAs, R-enantiomers more arrhythmogenic than short-acting, pure S-enantiomers
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CV Effects of Convulsant Doses
profound sympathetic response, reverses induced myocardial depression --> increase HR, BP, CO --> arrhythmias, vtach/vfib * Short acting LAs less arrhythmogenic than long acting * Slower unbinding rates even though binding rates similar * R > S (R-enantiomers = more arrhythmogenic)
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CV Effects of LA at Supraconvulsant Doses
bradycardia, hypotension, decreased contractility, asystole  CNS toxic effects possibly involved: onset of resp failure accompanied by hypoxia, bradycardia, hypercapnia, acidosis
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How does potassium concentration affect toxicity?
**INCREASES** toxicity * Potassium gradient most important in establishing membrane potential in cardiac myocytes * Cardiotoxic doses of lido, bupivacaine halved when K >5.4mEq/L in dogs
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Neurotoxicity
 Concentration dependent  Proposed MOA: injury to Schwann cells, inhibition of fast axonal transport, disruption of blood-nerve barrier, decreased neural blood flow with assoc ischemia, disruption of cell membrane integrity DT detergent property of LAs Spinal cord, nerve roots more prone to injury Most LAs increase spinal BF
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Order of LA Neurotoxicity
 Procaine
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Myotoxicity
 Concentration-dependent, generally regenerative, clinically imperceptible  Bupivacaine most myotoxic * Dysregulation of intracellular [Ca] +/- changes in mitochondrial bioenergetics  Pigs: bupivacaine, ropi = irreversible skeletal m damage * Calcific myonecrosis 4wks after PNB
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Chrondotoxicity
 Time, concentration-dependent * Greater risk for chrondolysis with longer exposure to higher [LA] * Mepivacaine = best  Intact articular surface not protective
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Chrondotoxic LAs?
Mepivacaine < ropivacaine < bupivacaine = lidocaine (chondrocyte necrosis)
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Methemoglobinemia
Oxidative damage to hemoglobin molecule: iron (Fe2+) oxidized to ferric form, Fe3+ Cannot bind oxygen, decreases carrying capacity Oxidative denaturation --> Heinz body formation --> irreversible, decreases lifespan of RBCs * Only sign if chronic * Chocolate-brown blood, not responsive to O2 therapy
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Which LAs cause methemoglobinemia?
Benzocaine, prilocaine * Benzocaine: nasopharyngeal MM, IN, dermal admin * Prilocaine: MHb in mother, fetus following epidural
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MetHgb: 0-2%
Physiologic
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MetHgb 10-20%
Well tolerated
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MetHgb >30%
Clinical Signs of Hypoxia
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MetHgb >55%
lethargy, stupor, shock
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MetHgb >70%
death
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Tx MetHgb
1% methylene blue, dextrose * Dogs: 4mg/kg * Cats: 1-2mg/kg, avoid repeated doses DT markedly aggravated subsequent hemolysis * Requires NADPH to be effective, dextrose = major source of NADH
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Allergic Reactions
Amino-esters metabolized to PABA --> allergic reactions Can also have preservatives in amide preparations = PABA * Methylparaben * Sodium metabisulfite Anaphylaxis: bronchospasm, upper airway edema, vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, cutaneous wheal/flare
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Oral Ingestion
 Lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine – ingestion of topical preparations, laryngeal spray prior to intubation  Prolonged sedation, VD/hypotension, arrhythmias, resp depression, sz, death
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Preservatives
concerns for neurotoxicity  Sodium metabisulfite  Chlorobutanol  Methyparaben  Disodium EDTA  Benzathonium chloride **MUST USE PF FREE ON BOARDS FOR EPIDURAL ADMIN**
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Tx LAST
o Discontinue local use o Intubation, oxygen therapy, benzodiazepine for CNS toxicity o CPR, epi, defibrillation if warranted for CPA o Amiodarone for ventricular arrhythmias – class III, K+ channel blocker o 20% lipid emulsion o Insulin, dextrose
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Epinephrine in LAST
 Low dose epi <1mcg/kg  High dose epi + lipid therapy = higher incidence ventricular arrhythmias, hyperlactatemia, hypoxia, acidosis, pulmonary edema
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Which anti arrhythmic should be used in LAST?
Amiodarone for ventricular arrhythmias – class III, K+ channel blocker
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Is propofol an acceptable substitute for lipid emulsion therapy?
No, bc only 10% lipid
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Why give insulin, dextrose with LAST?
Decrease outward potassium current
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What do we avoid in LAST?
lidocaine/procainamide, vasopressin, Ca channel blockers (IV, diltiazem), beta blockers
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Why do we avoid vasopressin with LAST?
increases risk of pulmonary hemorrhage, worse outcome in rats when admin alone or with epi
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Why do we avoid Ca channel blockers with LAST?
exaggerated cardiodepressant effects