Local Anesthetics (Riggs) Flashcards

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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

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Why is benzocaine unionized at physiologic pH?

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Analine
P-carboxylic acid ester
Pka = 2.5

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Is benzocaine ionized or unionized at phys pH?

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Unionized

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Which of the following are ester-type LA agents?

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