Local Anesthetics 1 (Ester-Linked)

Question 1

What is cocaine classified as?

Answer 1

Local anesthetic, drug of abuse

Cocaine decreases reuptake and increases CNS levels of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin.

Question 2

What is the primary use of Procaine (Novocaine)?

Answer 2

Infiltration anesthesia, blocks nerves, closes ion channels

Procaine is commonly used in dental procedures.

Question 3

What type of anesthesia does Tetracaine (Sumycin) provide?

Answer 3

Topical ocular anesthesia, closes ion channels

Tetracaine is often used for eye surgeries or procedures.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Cocaine _______ reuptake and _______ CNS levels of NE, dopamine, and serotonin.

Answer 4

↓ reuptake & ↑

This mechanism contributes to its effects as a drug of abuse.

Question 5

name: Ester-Linked Local Anesthetics

Answer 5

Cocaine
Procaine (Novocaine) I
Tetracaine (Sumycin)