Local Anesthetics (Riggs) Flashcards
0
Q
What is the prototypical LA that blocks fast Na+ channels and provides anesthesia and also constricts blood vessels by increasing NE and Dopamine (DA)?
A
Cocaine
1
Q
Why is benzocaine unionized at physiologic pH?
A
Analine
P-carboxylic acid ester
Pka = 2.5
2
Q
Is benzocaine ionized or unionized at phys pH?
A
Unionized
3
Q
Which of the following are ester-type LA agents?
A
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