Pharmacology of the NMJ Flashcards
1
Q
tetradotoxin action and origin
A
comes from puffer fish
blocks diffusion of Na through Na channel, thus prevent depolarization and propagation of AP in nerve cells
2
Q
toxicity of tetradotoxin
A
all secondary to blockade of AP
acts on CNS and PNS
3
Q
bupivacaine MoA
A
produces complete sensory block