PNS Local Anaesthetics Flashcards

1
Q

What type of receptor is ACh

A

Nicotinic

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2
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Local Anesthetic Mechanism of Action

A

Physically plug the pore of the sodium channel via the inside by going through the membrane

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3
Q

Esters

A

Cocaine, procaine, tetracaine and cinchocaine

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4
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Amides

A

Lidocaine, mepivacaine, bupi/ropi/levobupi-vacaine

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5
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Bupivacaine

A

Longer duration of action. Used widely

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6
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Lidocaine

A

Used by iv injection as an anti-dysrhythmic. Good penetration and medium half-life

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