NMB Flashcards
NMB produce histamine release (2)
Succy, Atracurium
Temp and pH sensitivity
Cisastracurium and Atracurium; due to Hoffman elimination
Causes allergic reaction pts sensitive to bromides
Atracurium and Pancuronium
Laudanosine toxicity (metabolite)
Atracurium and Cisatracurium
Not compatible with alkaline solution
Cisastracurium and Atracurium
Significantly increases HR and may be detrimental for pts with CAD and idiopathic hyperthorphic subarotic stenosis
Pancuronium
What sx present as laudanosine toxicity
CNS excitation, seizures, increased MAC?
Laudanosine crosses BBB, highly lipid soluble
Vagolytic effect
Pancuronium
Potentiates opioids
Vecuronium, produces bradicardia
Steroids
Rocuronium, Vecuronium, pancuronium
Drugs excreted by kidneys have longer or shorter duration
Longer
Drugs excreted by liver have longer or shorter duration
SHorter
Isoquinolines
Atracurium, Cisastracurium, and Tubocuranie
Produces 3OH metabolite
Vecuronium
3OH metabolite is 80% of potency which means that when it is metabolized it is still potent and gives effect
What factors decrease potency of NMB
Anticonvulsants; phenytoin and carbamazepine