PNS Local Anaesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
What type of receptor is ACh
A
Nicotinic
2
Q
Local Anesthetic Mechanism of Action
A
Physically plug the pore of the sodium channel via the inside by going through the membrane
3
Q
Esters
A
Cocaine, procaine, tetracaine and cinchocaine
4
Q
Amides
A
Lidocaine, mepivacaine, bupi/ropi/levobupi-vacaine
5
Q
Bupivacaine
A
Longer duration of action. Used widely
6
Q
Lidocaine
A
Used by iv injection as an anti-dysrhythmic. Good penetration and medium half-life