Topical Ocular Anesthetics Flashcards

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Topical Anesthetics

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Proparacaine
Benoxinate
Fluress

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Anesthetics: MOA

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Stop influx of Na+ ions to block nerve conduction

3 parts: aromatic residue, intermediate chain, amino group

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Anesthetics: AMIDES

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Longer DOA, less toxic
Ex. Lidocaines

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Anesthetics: ESTERS

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Shorter DOA, *all topical anesthetics

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Anesthetics: SEs

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Corneal melt after extended use

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