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EXAM2:Pharm L16
Local Anesthetics
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Graduate
05/26/2009

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Term
Procaine
Definition
= Novacaine. Local Anesthetic. Nerve Block, Infiltration (minor surgery) or Field Block. Was the first local anesthetic synthesized to mimic the effects of cocaine. Short acting. Is an ester, can cause allergic rxns. Tox: CNS and cardiac
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Lidocaine
Definition
Local Anesthetic. Infiltration (minor surgery) Field Block, Nerve block, spinal anesthesia, or epidural block. Most commonly used infiltration LA, shorter acting. Is an amide, can have toxic intermediates. Tox: CNS and Cardiac.
Term
Tetracaine
Definition
Local Anesthetic. Topical use and spinal anesthesia. Is an ester, can cause allergic rxns. Tox: CNS and Cardiac.
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Bupivicaine
Definition
Local Anesthetic. Infiltration, Field block, nerve block, spinal anesthesia, and epidural block. As an infiltrative, has longer effects, so used for more prolonged surgical procedures. Is an amide, can make toxic intermediates. Tox: Especially Cardiotoxic! Also CNS.
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Benzocaine
Definition
Local Anesthetic. Topical use with systemic absorption. Tox: CNS and Cardiac.
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