NMBD Reversal Agents (Exam IV) Flashcards
How long, generally, until NMJ blockade is fully reversed with neostigmine?
20-30 min
Do AChE inhibitors work with deep neuromuscular blockade?
No
Reversal of NMJ blockade is dependent on these 5 factors:
- Depth of block
- Drug choice (neo vs edro)
- Dose
- Rate of plasma clearance
- Anesthetic agent and depth
Which paralytic has to be reconstituted with 10mL of H₂O ?
Vecuronium
What is the max dosage of neostigmine?
40 - 70 mcg/kg
0.04 - 0.07 mg/kg
What is the onset and duration of neostigmine?
Onset: 5 - 10 min
Duration: 60 min
What is the dosage of edrophonium?
0.5 - 1 mg/kg
What is the max dosage of edrophonium?
1.5 mg/kg
What is the onset and duration of edrophonium?
Onset: 1-2 min
Duration: 5-15 min
What percentage of neostigmine is renally excreted?
50%
What percentage of both pyridostigmine and edrophonium are renally excreted?
75%
How are NMB reversal agents cleared if the patient has no innate renal function?
30 - 50% cleared hepatically
What is the major side effect of NMBD reversal agents?
↑PSNS activity (from increased nACh and mACh activity)
What drugs would be coupled with NMBD reversal agents to prevent adverse side effects from these drugs?
Anti-cholinergic / Anti-muscarinics
- Atropine
- Glycopyrrolate
If you’re concerned about someone’s cardiac status due to existing disease, which Anticholinergic drug would you use?
Glycopyrrolate
What NMBD(s) is glycopyrrolate used with?
- Neostigmine
- Pyridostigmine
What NMBD(s) is atropine used with?
Edrophonium
What is the dose of Atropine?
7 - 10 mcg/kg
What common side effects are seen right after atropine administration?
- Mydriasis
- Tachycardia
What is the maximum dose of glycopyrrolate?
1mg max dose
How long does glycopyrrolate need to be administered over?
2 - 5 min
What reversal drug is specific to mivacurium?
Purified human plasma cholinesterase
What reversal drug is specific to gantacurium?
Cystiene
What reversal drug is very specific to rocuronium?
Sugammadex
What type of drug is sugammadex?
Selective relaxant-binding agent
What should be known about sugammadex’s organic structure and physical properties?
- γ-cyclodextrin
- Dextrose units from starch
- Very H₂O-soluble
What is the MOA of Sugammadex?
Encapsulates rocuronium via:
- Van der Waals forces
- H-bonds
- Hydrophobic interactions
What drugs does sugammadex work with?
Roc > Vec > Pancuronium