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1. Respected Sir/Madam/Colleague
Greeting from Dr. Tushar Chokshi, Vadodara
I have completed 20 months journey of my Infographics in Anesthesiology.
I am extremely thankful and honored for allowing, accepting, tolerating and inspiring continuous endeavoring of
my infographics.
In September 2020 I started my first Infographics in Anesthesia on MgSO4. And till date I have completed almost
130 + infographics in our subjects. (लोग साथ आते गए और कारवााँ बनता गया)
I was inspired to make infographics in anesthesia by one little 5 year old child. He was having online education
during corona period from his school every day through infographics on different subjects. He was accepting
theme of story or any subject very nicely and not only that he was remembering very well (As our vision is most
valuable sense then hearing and remembers 70 to 90 %).
And from this I had taken ideas of making infographics in anesthesia. Now every time for each medication,
procedure or other things, it becomes easy for me and others to refer in single page as one slider infographics.
For each making of infographics, I usually take 5 to 10 hours to make it readable with graphics, shapes, colors, &
informations by visually appealing. Before each infographics I read, write, correct, and understand detailed
information for particular infographics from journals, textbooks and online articles. Not only that, in doubt I
always consult my colleagues who are experts and masters in their subjects by phone calls, messages or emails.
Still some informations may be written wrongly with spellings or dose or without my deep knowledge. But my
intentions are very clear to respect all my colleagues. I will be humbled if you can guide and advice me
personally. I will still advice you to refer textbooks or other articles for particular infographics.
In my life whatever I learned, taught and experienced from my teachers, seniors and colleagues, I want to give it
back to society. I am lifetime student of my subject and I will exchange my knowledge throughout the life with
you.
Lastly, I fall in love with my infographics, & not just the end product of my work. I believe to Die Empty and
Unleash my best work everyday. Show must go on.
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3. Dr. Tushar M. Chokshi
Area of
Expertise
Other
Highlights
Affiliations
Current
Position
Consultant Private Practicing
Anesthesiologist in Vadodara
(Gujarat, INDIA)
Sterling Hospital
Urocare Hospital
Dhwani ENT Hospital
Arpan Surgical Hospital
30 Years of Experience
TIVA, OFA and NORA
Uro Anaesthesia
Lapro Anaesthesia
ENT Anesthesia
Paediatric Anesthesia
Founder of TIVA and OFA
Face book Groups in INDIA
National and State Level Speaker
Started Smartphone and Tele-
Anesthesia practice in INDIA
Started Infographics in Anaesthesia
9825062245
chokshitushar@hotmail.com
MD (Anaesthesiology)
https://sites.google.com/site/tusharchokshisite
National
Origami
Teacher
Visual
Storyteller
&
Vlogger
Happy Go To Lucky Fellow
Always believe in exchange of Knowledge
5. Letter
Pulmonary Embolism
Different Positioning
OFA
Mnemonics
Dobutamine
Bain circuit
Vecuronium
Norepinephrine
Chloroprocaine
Mepivacaine
Tetracaine
Prilocaine
Methoxyflurane
Procaine
Halothane
Enflurane
Cardiac Blood Flow
Lung Physiology
Haemodynamics
Effects of Anaesthesia
Pulmonary Circulation
Antidotes in Anaesthesia
TOF & PTC
Segmental Spinal Anesthesia
Geriatric Anaesthesia 1
Geriatric Anaesthesia 3
Geriatric Anaesthesia 2
ERCP Anae. Mx
TEE
Awareness
EEG
Intravascular volume monitoring
Circulatory system
Pulse Oximetry
Central venous monitoring
Ventilation
Cricothyrotomy
Neuropathic Pain
Cancer Pain
PA form for CVS
Common Pain Syndromes
Non opioid Rx chronic pain
Musculoskeletal pain
i-gel
Opioid Mx of chronic pain
Interventional pain therapy
Pain management by RA
Physiology in trauma
Initial Mx in trauma
Types of Trauma
Airway Mx in trauma
Trauma Bay
Haemodynamics in trauma
Intraoperative Mx of trauma
CPNBs
Ciprofol
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Anticholinesterases Drugs
Nondepolarizing NMBDs
Depolarizing NMBDs
Temperature Monitoring Site
Magnesium Actions
6. 1962-2009
1957-1961 Dexamethasone
1886-1990 Magnesium Sulphate
1956 Paracetamol
1973-1988 Diclofenac Sodium
1961-1966 Clonidine
1980-1987 Esmolol
1920-1928 Ephedrine
1971-1985 Mephentermine
1860 Cocaine
1905 Procaine
193--1941 Tetracaine
1943-1949 Lidocaine
1950 Chloroprocaine
1960 Mepivacine
1957 Bupivacine
1980 Ropivacaine
1980 Levobupivacaine
1900 Tubocurarine Chloride
1906-1951 Suxamethonium
1947 Gallamine Triethiodide
1964 Pancuronium
1974-1983 Atracurium
1984 Vecuronium
1984 Mivacurium
1989-1995 Cisatracurium
1994 Rocuronium
1830 Chloroform
1846 Ether
1920 Trichloroethylene
1956 Halothane
1963-1966 Enflurane
1979 Isoflurane
1970-1987 Desflurane
1971-1990 Savoflurane
1804 Morphine
1937-1943 Pethidine
1959-1968 Fentanil
1974 Sufentanil
1996 Remifentanil
1974 Carfentanyl
2020 Oliceridine
1930-1934 Sodium Thiopental
1962-1964-1970 Ketamine
1964-1972 Etomidate
1977-1989 Propofol
1999 Dexmedetomidine
1901 Atropine
1975 Glycopyrrolate
1964-1979
1981
Metoclopramide
Ranitidine
1980-1991 Ondansetron
1959-1963 Diazepam
1963-1977 Lorazepam
1975-1990 Midazolam
1772 Nitrous Oxide
1774 Oxygen
1881 Cyclopropaine
1898 Xenon
1996 Atipamazole
1961-1971
1982
Naloxone
Doxapram
1987 Flumezenil
1931 Neostigmine
2007-2015 Sugammdex
1967 Dentrolene
2014-2020 Remimazolam
Anesthesia Adjuvant
IV Anesthetic
Local Anesthetic
Gas
Opioid/Narcotics
Premedication
Inhaltion Anesthetic
Benzodiazepine
Muscle Relaxant
Anti MH Agent
Benzodiazepine Reversal Agent
IV Reversal Agent
Opioid Reversal Agent
Relaxant Reversal Agent
Opioid with Benzodiazepine
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In Use 50 Drugs
Tranexamic acid
1895-1904 Adrenaline
1959-1964 Lasix
1964 Metoclopramide
7. ADRENALINE
Physiological Response of Adrenaline
Heart : Increases heart rate, Contractility and
Conduction across AV node
Lungs : Increases Respiratory Rate & Bronchodilation
Liver : Stimulates Glycogenolysis
Muscle : Stimulates Glycogenolysis and Glycolysis
Brain : Vasoconstriction and Vasodilation
Systemic : Triggers Lipolysis Muscle Contraction
Mechanism of Action
Acts on both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors. The rise
in BP is 3-fold: a direct myocardial stimulation that
increases the strength of ventricular contraction
(positive inotropic action), an increased HR (positive
chronotropic action), and peripheral vasoconstriction
Side effects of Adrenaline
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Formula : C9H13NO3 Molar mass : 183.207 g·mol−1
Receptors : Adrenergic receptors
Metabolism : Adrenergic synapse (MAO and COMT)
Protein binding : 15–20%
Metabolites : Metanephrine
Onset of action : Within 30 seconds
Elimination half life : 2 minutes
Duration of action : 5 minutes
Excretion : Urine Store : Between :20° to 25°C
Solution : Clear, Colorless & Sterile Solution
For Extravasation And Tissue Necrosis With IV Infusion :
Antidote is infiltrate the area with 10mL-15mL
of saline solution containing from 5mg-10mg of
phentolamine, an adrenergic blocking agent
Dosage and Strength
Available as 1 mg/mL (1:1000) 1mL amp. and 30 ml
vial. And 1 mL amp. contains 1 mg adrenaline, 9.0 mg
NaCl, 1.0 mg sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid to
adjust pH, and water for injection
In Anaphylaxis : 0.3-0.5 mg(0.3-0.5 mL) of undiluted
adrenalin administered IM or S/C in the anterolateral
aspect of the thigh, maximum of 0.5 mg(0.5 mL) per
injection, repeated every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary
In Hypotension Associated With Septic Shock
Dilute 1 mL (1 mg) of adrenaline from its vial to 1,000 mL
of a 5 % dextrose or 5 % DNS solution to produce a 1 mcg
per mL dilution and give infusions of adrenaline into a
large vein and avoid the veins of the leg
Routes
IV
IM
Endotracheal
Intracardiac
Nasal
Eye drop
S/C
Medical use
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac arrest
To prevent superficial bleeding
Asthma & Inhaled adrenaline for Croup
Anxiety,
Apprehensiveness
Restlessness
Tremor
Weakness
Dizziness
Sweating
Palpitations
Pallor
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Respiratory difficulties
Cardiovascular
Angina, Arrhythmias, Hypertension,
Pallor, Palpitations, Tachycardia
Tachyarrhythmia, Vasoconstriction
Ventricular Ectopy and
Stress Cardiomyopathy
Neurological
Disorientation, Impaired memory,
Panic, Psychomotor Agitation,
Sleepiness, Tingling
Contraindications for Adrenaline
None
Invented in 1895 & In use 1904
Also known as Epinephrine (Hormone)
Produced both by the adrenal glands and by a small number
of neurons in the medulla oblongata
Gives Fight-or-Flight response
Overdose
Produce extremely elevated blood pressure and
Cerebrovascular hemorrhage
Treatment is supportive with alpha-adrenergic blocking
and beta-adrenergic blocking drugs
Adrenaline level in blood is normally less than 10 ng/L
During Exercise increase by 10-fold & in Stress 50-fold
In Pheochromocytoma levels of 1000–10,000 ng/L
IV Adrenaline produce 10,000 to 100,000 ng/L
BP Effect
The onset of
BP increase
after IV dose
in < 5
minutes &
the time to
offset BP
occurs
within 15
minutes
Precautions
Renal
Impairment
Cardiac
Arrhythmia
& Ischemia
Patients
on MAOI
and Anti-
depressant
Never
inject into
digits,
hands, or
feet with
LA because
vasoconstr
-iction
causes loss
of blood
flow to the
tissue &
necrosis
8. ATRACURIUM
History
Invented by George H. Dewar
Atracurium was licensed
by Strathclyde University to
the Wellcome Foundation UK
First named this compound "33A74”
Non-steroidal skeletal muscle
relaxant
Bisquaternary ammonium benzylis-
oquinoline compound
Mechanism of Action
Antagonize the neurotransmitter
action of acetylcholine by binding
competitively with cholinergic
receptor sites on the motor end-plate
Binding of the postsynaptic nicotinic
receptor by atracurium prevents
depolarization of the motor end plate &
subsequent skeletal muscle contraction
Extra Shots
Overdosage increase the risk
of histamine release
and cardiovascular effects
It is advisable to reverse
atracurium with an
anticholinesterase reversing
agent such as neostigmine,
edrophonium, or pyridostigmine
in conjunction with atropine or
glycopyrrolate
Avoid in rapid sequence
intubation
Side Effects
Histamine release
Cutaneous flushing (Face &
Arm)
Hypotension & reflex
tachycardia
Bronchospasm & Secretions
Seizures
Erythema and Itching
Rare Allergic reactions
(anaphylactic or anaphylactoid)
Inadequate block, prolonged
block
Indications
An adjunct to general anesthesia to
facilitate endotracheal intubation
To provide skeletal muscle relaxation
during surgery or mechanical ventilation
To facilitate the placement of a
Supraglotic Airway
Off label use : in ARDS and Shivering
due to hypothermia following arrest
Precautions to Use
Allergy and asthmatic patients
Myasthenia Gravis/Burns Injury
Eaton-Lambert syndrome
Electrolyte disorders
Malignant hyperthermia
Long term use in ICU ( > 10 days )
Pregnancy is not contraindication but
careful it is teratogenic
Pharmacokinetics
Bioavailability 100 % (IV)
Protein binding 82%
Elimination half-life 17–21 minutes
Metabolism Hofmann elimination
and ester hydrolysis by nonspecific esteras (45 %)
Pregnancy Category C
Formula C65H82N2O18S2
Molar mass 1243.49g·mol−1
Dose of Atracurium
Only IV administration & never give
IM injection because it causes tissue irritation
IV Bolus dose is 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg & intubation can be
expected in 2 to 2.5 minutes in most patients
First dose lasts 20 to 35 minutes
Maintenance dose is 0.08 to 0.10 mg/kg (last upto 20 min)
Less than 2 yrs child dose is 0.3 to 0.4 mg/kg
For continuous infusion 5 to 9 mcg/kg/minute (for GA & ICU)
Infusion can be diluted in 5% Dextrose, 0.9% Sodium Chloride and
5% Dextrose with 0.9% Sodium Chloride (DNS)
Contains 10 mg/ml atracurium besylate
Available as 2.5 ml amp, 5 and 10 ml multidose bulbs
Storage under 2° to 8° C
Upon removal from refrigeration to room
temperature use in 14 days
Invented 1974 & In Use 1983
Most commonly used muscle relaxant
Non Depolarizing Muscle Relaxant
with short duration of action
Atracurium should not be administered until patient
has recovered from succinylcholine induced
neuromuscular block
It has an acid pH, should not be mixed with alkaline
solutions in the same syringe
10 mL multidose vials only contain benzyl alcohol, so
as far as avoid this vial in neonates and infants
Laudanosine is major biologically active metabolite
of atracurium without neuromuscular blocking activity
In Renal and Hepatic failure or Critically
ill patients No dose adjustment
Reduce dose in long volatile anaesthesia
Onset of action takes
Approximately 2 minutes
Renal Excretion is less than 5 %
Slower injection speed, from 30 to 60 seconds, reduce histamine release, and the associated adverse effects
Atracurium Hoffman elimination is a temperature and pH-dependent process and is slowed by acidosis and hypothermia
No
cumulative
effect
with
repeat
doses
or
continuous
infusion
It
does
not
provide
pain
control,
sedation,
or
amnesic
effects
9. BUPIVACAINE
Pharmacokinetic
Bioavailability - n/a
Protein binding - 95%
Metabolism - Liver
Onset of action - Within 15 min
Elimination half-life - 3.1 hours
(adults) 8.1 hours (neonates)
Duration of action - 2 to 8 hr
Excretion - Kidney 4–10%
Routes of administration
Parenteral, Topical and Implant
Formula - C18H28N2O
Molar mass - 288.435 g·mol−1
Melting point - 107 to 108 °C
Pregnancy category - AU: A US: C
Peak effect - 35 to 40 minutes
1957
An implantable formulation of bupivacaine was approved for
medical use in USA in August 2020 for open hernia surgery
Sometimes used in combination with epinephrine to prevent
systemic absorption and extend the duration of action
The 0.75% (most concentrated) formulation is used in retro-
bulbar block
Indications
Local Infiltration
Peripheral nerve block
Sympathetic nerve block
Epidural & Spinal Anesthesia
Caudal blocks
Safely given in pregnancy and
lactation
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity
Obstetrical paracervical blocks
Intravenous regional anaesthesia
(Bier block)
0.75% formulation in epidural
anesthesia during labor
Intra articular infusions
Side effects
Sleepiness
Muscle twitching
Ringing in the ears
Changes in vision
Low blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
Low Sexual Desire
Compared to other local anesthetics,
bupivacaine is markedly Cardiotoxic
Bupivacaine can cause chondrolysis
after continuous infusion into a joint
space
Treatment of overdose is
intravenous lipid emulsion
CNS Toxicity
Circumoral numbness
Facial tingling
Vertigo/ Tinnitus
Restlessness
Anxiety/Dizziness
Seizures/Coma
CVS Toxicity
Hypotension
Arrhythmia
Bradycardia
Heart block
Cardiac arrest
GI Toxicity
Nausea/ Vomiting
High Spinal Anesthesia with Bupivacaine causes
Paresthesia, Paralysis, Apnea, Hypoventilation,
Fecal Incontinence, and Urinary Incontinence
Mechanism of Action (Amino-Amide anesthetic)
Bupivacaine binds to the intracellular portion of voltage-
gated sodium channels and blocks sodium influx into nerve cells,
which prevents depolarization. Without depolarization, no
initiation or conduction of a pain signal can occur
The amino-amide anesthetics are more stable and less likely to
cause allergic reactions
Levobupivacaine is the (S)-(–)-enantiomer of bupivacaine, with
longer duration of action, producing less vasodilatation
Bupivacaine is available as a generic
medication and is not very expensive
Bupivacaine Dosage
Epidural Block
0.75% concentration :
75 to 150 mg (10 to 20 mL)
for complete motor block
0.5% concentration
50 to 100 mg (10 to 20 mL)
moderate to complete motor block
0.25% concentration:
25 to 50 mg (10 to 20 mL)
partial to moderate motor block
Epidural Anesthesia:
0.5% and 0.75% solutions
Epidural Anesthesia in Obstetrics:
only 0.5% and 0.25%
Available as spinal heavy amp.,
preservative free and 0.25 %
& 0.5 % solution bulb
Bupivacaine Dosage
Caudal Block: 0.25% to 0.5%
concentration (15 to 30 mL)
Peripheral Nerve Block : 0.25% to
0.5% concentration
Retrobulbar Block 0.75%
concentration (2 to 4 mL)
Sympathetic Block: 0.25%
concentration (20 to 50 mL)
Local Infiltration: 0.25%
concentration max dose of 175 mg
Spinal anesthesia : 0.5 % heavy
solution with dextrose (2 to 4 ml)
preservative free 0.75% bupivacaine
in 8.25% dextrose ( 1 to 1.6 ml)
Usual dose of Bupivacaine is
2 mg/kg with or without adrenaline
Rapid injection of a large volume of
bupivacaine solution should be avoided and fractional or
incremental doses should be used
Local Anesthetic
10. Pharmacokinetics
Atomic No. : 20
Formula : C12H22CaO14
Molar Mass :
430.373 g·mol−1
Routes : Oral / IV/ Topical
Bioavailability : 100 %
Metabolism : Direct
Elimination : Renal
Ca Ca
Ca Ca
IV CALCIUM
M/A : Calcium plays a central role in a large
number of physiological actions that are essential
for life which include cardiac automaticity;
excitation–contraction coupling in myocardial,
smooth and skeletal muscle; blood coagulation;
neuronal conduction; synaptic transmission;
hormone secretion and mitotic division
A normal 70-kg
adult contains about 1.2 kg
calcium, of which more than 99%
is located in the bone
In the plasma, the normal total calcium
concentration is about 2.25–2.55
Mol/L−1 (9.0–10.2mg/dL−1)
50% of this is free ionized calcium,
10% is calcium combined with various anions,
40% is bound to proteins, mainly albumin
Calcium inj. is given IV only, S/C or IM
injections are not allowed because
causes severe necrosis or sloughing
Avoid rapid injection, it may
cause Cardiac Arrest
Dosing Regimen
A bolus dose of 100 mg
elemental calcium diluted in 100 mL
isotonic saline and given over 5-10 min.
It raise the total serum calcium by 0.5 mg/dL,
but level of calcium begins to fall after 30 min.
Therefore, the bolus dose of calcium should be
followed by a continuous infusion at a dose rate
of 1 to 2 mg/kg/h (elemental calcium) for at
least 6 hours
IV calcium available as 100 mg/ml
Ca Chloride 10 ml 10 % (272 mg)
Ca Gluconate 10 ml 10% (93 mg)
Gluconate is less irritant
to veins
Precautions for giving Calcium Injection
Calcium infusions can promote
vasoconstriction and ischemia in any of the vital
organs & and seen high in patients with low
cardiac output
Aggressive calcium replacement can promote
intracellular calcium overload, which can
produce lethal cell injury, particularly in patients
with circulatory shock, so avoid it
Always give calcium solution in large or
central veins with small intracath, due to
hyperosmolarity of calcium solutions
Hypocalcemia(< 6) & Hypercalcemia(> 14)
Sudden decreases in serum calcium may be
seen in the early postoperative period after
thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy and may
cause laryngospasm (Give Calcium accordingly)
Hypercalcemia results from increased calcium
reabsorption from the gastrointestinal tract, in
renal insufficiency and increased bone
resorption of calcium ( Treat with Isotonic saline
Infusion, Furosemide, Calcitonin, Glucocorticoid,
Biphosphonate & Dialysis )
Symptomatic Hypocalcemia must be treated
before giving any type of anesthesia
Antidote of Calcium is Magnesium
First isolated by Humphry Davy in 1808
It is classified as a calcium salt
Most widely used is Calcium Gluconate
Calcium Gluconate introduced in 1920
No dose adjustment is required in geriatric
hepatic or renal impairment patients
Always monitor ECG & serum calcium level every
4 hours in IV calcium therapy patients
Calcium is prime drug in Cardiac arrest and
cardiotoxicity due to hyper kalemia or hyper
magnesemia
Common Side Effects
- Warmth/Nausea/Vomiting/Paresthesias
- Tingling /Heavy feeling/Bradycardia
- Chalky taste in your mouth
- Upset stomach/Gas/Constipation
Serious Side Effects
- Little or No Urination
- Irregular Heart Beats
- Light headedness
- Feeling tired/Muscle weakness
- Swelling/Weight gain
Indications
- Hypocalcemia/Tetany
- Hydrofluoric acid burns
-Hyperkalemia/Hyper Magnesemia
- β-blocker toxicity
- Calcium-channel blocker (CCB) toxicity
- Allergic conditions/ Spider Bites
- Pruritus due to drugs
Contraindications
Digitalized patients, VF & Hypercalcemia
Usual Dosage
Adults: 500 mg - 2 grams (5-20 mL)
Children: 200-500 mg (2-5 mL)
Infants: no more than 200 mg (not more than 2 mL)
Careful of
extravasation
in IV Calcium
and
Antidote is
Hyaluronidase
11. CARBON
DIOXIDE
Chemical Formula : CO2
Molar mass
44.009 g·mol−1
Colorless gas
Low concentrations:
No odour
High concentrations
Sharp & Acidic odour
Density : 53 % higher
than dry air
Frozen solid form of
CO2 known as dry ice
Dissolves in water to
form carbonic acid
CO2 is necessary for
the survival of life on
earth like oxygen
In Body
Produced in the
tissues and removed
from the lungs by
ventilation carried in
the blood as dissolved
gas, e.g. bicarbonate,
and small amount
bound to hemoglobin
as carbamino
hemoglobin
Dissociation curve
for carbon dioxide is
essentially linear
Increased Carbon Dioxide Production
Fever
Malignant hyperthermia
Systemic absorption during
laparoscopy procedures
Thyroid storm
Tourniquet release
Administration of sodium
bicarbonate
Increased Dead space
Decreased Minute Ventilation
CO2 Narcosis (Paco2 > 80 mm of Hg) is
a condition that develops when
excessive CO2 is present in the
bloodstream, leading to a depressed
level of consciousness & largely
results from lung disease,
hypoventilation, or environmental
exposure
Respiratory Acidosis is a condition
that occurs when the lungs can't
remove enough of the CO2 produced
by the body. Excess CO2 causes the
pH of blood and other bodily fluids to
decrease, making them too acidic,
due to failure of ventilation
CO2 is the most important end-product of tissue metabolism
Exists in three forms: (1) as free carbon dioxide, winch is dissolved in
the water of the blood, (2) as bicarbonate of the plasma, and (3) as
carbamino compounds in combination with haemoglobin
CO2 tension of the body cell is greater than that in the capillary blood,
thus CO2 moves into the blood
The partial pressure of CO2 in mixed venous blood, PvCO2 (44-46 mm
Hg) is greater than that in the alveoli of the lungs, Paco2 (38-40 mm Hg)
CO2 used in
anaesthesia since
the late 1920s,
principally to
stimulate breathing
after a period of
hyperventilation
Hypercarbia or Hypercapnia (High Paco2)
Hypercapnia defined as the Paco2 being greater than 45 mm Hg.
If the Paco2 is greater than 45 mm Hg, and the PaO2 is less than 60 mm Hg, a
patient is said to be in hypercapnic respiratory failure
Also known as Hypercarbia or CO2 Retention & confirmed by ABG analysis
Exhausted carbon dioxide absorbents and malfunctioning expiratory valves
on the anesthesia delivery circuit are possible causes hypercapnia
Hypercapnia causes
delayed awakening
in the post
anesthesia care unit
Hypocarbia, or hypocapnia, occurs when levels of CO2 in the blood
become abnormally low (Paco2 < 35 mm Hg).
Hypocarbia is confirmed by arterial blood gas analysis.
Hypocarbia, especially if only transient, is usually well tolerated by
patients. Deliberate hyperventilation, leading to hypocarbia, is often used to
decrease intracranial pressure in neurosurgical patients
Seen in hypovolemia, hypotension, hypothermia & hypothyroidism
Also seen in deep anaesthesia, iatrogenic hyperventilation, pulmonary
embolism , CNS pathology and decreased metabolism
Hypocarbia causes decreased myocardial oxygen supply, increased
myocardial oxygen demand, decreased cerebral blood flow & respiratory
alkalosis
Treated by assessing oxygenation status, decreasing minute ventilation
and restoring circulation to improve cardiac output
Initial treatment of hypercapnia is oxygen therapy with the goal of
increasing the inspired oxygen volume
In anaesthesia common causes are over sedation, hypoventilation,
inadequate gas flow and increased dead space
In operation theatre it is detected by capnography and now a days
capnography monitoring is must for CO2 like oxygen monitoring
Both hypercapnia & hypocapnia are dangerous to the life
Capnography
It is a monitoring of the
concentration or partial pressure of
carbon dioxide in the respiratory
gases as end-tidal carbon dioxide
(EtCO2)
Normal values for patients
regardless of age, sex, race, or size
range between 35-45 mm Hg
In high EtCO2 value think
respiratory failure
In low EtCO2 value think poor
systemic perfusion with shock
12. CHLOROPROCAINE
An ester local anesthetic
Chloroprocaine has one of the lowest partition
coefficients (low lipophilicity) and has low
potency relative to other local anesthetics
Formula : C13H19ClN2O2
Molar mass : 270.76 g·mol−1
Metabolized by pseudo cholinesterase the liver
Excretion through Kidney
Chloroprocaine is used commonly for epidural
anaesthesia
Uses of Chloroprocaine in Anaesthesia
Used in Regional Anaesthesia including Spinal,
Caudal and Epidural anaesthesia
Used in Local Anaesthesia including Brachial
plexus block, Cervical nerve block and Occipital
Maxillary/Mandibular block for Dental
anaesthesia and Infraorbital block for
Ophthalmic anaesthesia
Also in Ulnar, Paravertebral, Intercostal,
Sciatic, Lumbar Sympathetic, Stellate ganglion &
Paracervical blocks
Mechanism of Action
Causes reversible nerve conduction
blockade by decreasing nerve membrane
permeability to sodium
Binds to a specific region of the alpha
subunit on the cytoplasmic region to inhibit
voltage-gated sodium channels
This binding activity increases the
threshold for excitation in the nerve and
slows nerve impulse propagation
Chloroprocaine is vasodilator
Dose and Strength
Supplied as a 1%, 2%, and 3% solution
For Spinal is 1% and preservative-free 50 mg
Maximum recommended dose for infiltration,
or peripheral nerve block is 11 mg/kg when
administered alone, not to exceed 800 mg
When given with adrenaline, dose is 14 mg/kg
not exceeding 100 mg
2% / 3% is used in Lumbar epidural for LACS
The effect last for 60-70 minutes
Available as Chloroprocaine HCL injection
Adverse Effects
Most common adverse effect is pain
related to the procedural injection due to
high allergic reactions
Sometimes in regional use Hypotension,
Bradycardia, Nausea, and Headache
Accidental intrathecal injection during
epidural placement, with large dose may
produce ‘ Total Spinal ‘ leading to fixed and
dilated pupil
Rarely Cauda Equina Syndrome in S/A
Cautions & Contraindications
In patients with a known allergy to para-
aminobenzoic acid
Caution to use Chloroprocaine to provide
epidural, spinal, caudal, peripheral nerve and
infiltrative anesthesia in lactating women
Use with caution in patients with end-stage
liver disease
Avoid in pediatric patients younger than four
years old (Dosing is not established)
Doses more than 11 mg/kg may cause LAST
Available as 1% and 2%, in multidose
vials with methylparaben as preservative
2% and 3%, in single dose vials without
preservative and EDTA ( Note for S/A)
Always Keep from freezing, with Protect
from light and Store at 20° to 25°C
Monitoring during Chloroprocaine Anae.
According to the ASA, oxygenation,
ventilation, and circulation should be
continuously monitored
The Pulse Oximeter is the most
commonly used with Oxygen supply
During regional block with minimal or
no sedation practiced
The temperature should be assessed
whenever possible
BP & HR every 5 minutes interval taken
Never use in Intravenous Regional anesthesia
due to the risk of thrombophlebitis
Chloroprocaine does not itself appear to be
neurotoxic at clinical concentrations but
formulations that contain EDTA can cause
burning back pain when used in epidurals
A preservative-free formulation
of Chloroprocaine may be a drug of choice in
short-acting spinal anesthesia and might even
replace Lidocaine
Chloroprocaine shelf life is 24 months
Never autoclave Chloroprocaine injections
Different Doses in Different Blocks
Brachial Plexus 30 to 40 mL (600 to 800 mg)
as a 2% solution Caudal epidural 15 to 25 mL
of 2% or 3% methylparaben-free (MPF)
solution, repeated every 40-60 min
Infraorbital 0.5 to 1 mL (10 to 20 mg) as a 2%
solution Paracervical 3 mL per each of 4 sites
as a 1% solution, total dose up to 120 mg
Pudendal 10 mL on each side as a 2% solution,
total dose 400 mg Digital 3 to 4 ml 1 %
13. Also called as CYCLOPOFOL
Invented in CHINA in Feb. 2021 & patented in
Dec. 2021 Sedative, Hypnotic & Anaesthetic
Trade Name is Sishuning (HSK3486)
In china price is Rs. 3800/- per 20 ml amp.
Ciprofol is Class 1 IV Anaesthetic & Propofol analogue with improved pharmacokinetic properties
Phase I, IIa, IIb Trails are completed recently Phase III
Trial started on 2nd August 2022 just now only available
in CHINA Ciprofol developed by Haisco Pharma. Group
Dose Schedule
Initial dose is 0.4 mg/kg for 30
seconds
In geriatric 0.3 mg/kg
Supplemental dose is 0.1mg/kg/
time as IV bolus for 10 seconds &
minimum 2 minute with each dose
Range from 0.3 to 0.6 mg/kg
Maintenance infusion dose is
0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg/h
Almost one forth dose is
required than Propofol
Available as 50 mg in 20 ml
borosilicate glass ampoule
solution & 200 mg in 20 ml under
development phase
Ciprofol is a Propofol
analogue with improved
pharmacokinetic properties &
pharmacodynamic characteristics
New intravenous anesthetic
agent characteristics of a rapid
rate of onset and recovery in pre-
clinical experiments
It is γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
receptor agonist & novel 2,6-
disubstituted phenol derivative
Circulating metabolites are
nonhypnotic and nontoxic
Non inferior to Propofol in all
trials with characteristics
Indications
Induction & Maintenance of
anesthesia in all elective surgeries
As sedation in NORA procedures
As a sedation in mechanical
ventilation in ICU
Adjuvant in TIVA
Not studied in < 18 years old pt.
In all phase trials indicated in
gastroscopy, hysteroscopy
colonoscopy, ERCP, bronchoscopy,
cystoscopy & Gynec procedures
Works as status epilepticus and as
an anti-emetic like Propofol
Better than Propofol in all
transplant Induction
Superior to Propofol
Five times More potent than
Propofol
Almost no pain on IV injection
Less hemodynamic instability
( less hypotension & depression)
Only dose dependent respiratory
depression, apnea and hypoxia
Myoclonus and infusion
syndrome are extremely rare
Better in prolonged infusion
Less serious AEs (adverse
events) than Propofol in all trials
Ciprofol induction is associated
with more stable BIS changes than
Propofol
Ciprofol binds to the γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA)
receptor more tightly than Propofol and exhibits reduced
lipophilicity and more suitability
Pharmacokinetics
Ciprofol Injection content are
soya bean oil for injection,
medium chain triglyceride, refined
egg yolk lecithine, sodium oleate,
glycerin, sodium hydroxide &
water for injection
Ciprofol is white or off-white
homogenous milky liquid
Validity period 24 is months
Not studied in pregnant and
lactating women
Storage at 25 degree c in airtight
& do not freeze
Metabolism: oxidation to form
mono oxyglucuronic acid
In Short
Compared to Propofol, it has the
advantages of "two fast and five
few" rapid onset, rapid recovery; less
dosage, wider safety window; less
respiratory depression, risk
reduction by more than 60%; less
cardiovascular adverse events ,
stable circulation; less pain on
injection, the incidence is only 1/10
of Propofol; less lipid infusion
Highly effective, easy to control,
safe and comfortable
It takes effect quickly and wakes
up quickly
Ketamine+Ciprofol combo is viable
Extra Shots
Effect last for 3 to 5 minutes
Awakening time is about 3 min
Overdose causes cardiovascular
& respiratory depression
Approved by the China &
Australian State Food and Drug
Administration for studies
Excretion through renal 80 % and
fecal 20 %
Not known that it is excreted in
human milk
Till now 12 major trials are done
on Ciprofol in China & Australia
May be game changer or another
experimental IV anesthetic drug
CIPROFOL
(IV Anaesthetic)
14. Non-Depolarising Neuromuscular Blocking Drug
One of the ten isomers of the parent molecule, Atracurium
M/A
Acts by competitive antagonism
Binds with nicotinic acetyl
chonline receptors (nAChRs) on the
motor end-plate of neuromuscular
junction to produce neuromuscular
blockade
Drug of choice in
Cardiac compromise patients
ARDS patients
Hepatic failure patients
Renal failure patients
Ideal in Neuro Surgical patients
Chemo and Obese patient
Systemic Actions
No change in Heart Rate,
Contractility, SVR and Blood
Pressure
Lung protective through its anti
inflammatory properties
Metabolism is through Hofmann
reaction
Reduces ICP, cerebral perfusion
and it is neuroprotective
Does not produce any
autonomic effect
Ideal Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
- Best intubating condition -
- Non-depolarizing mechanism of action -
- Rapid onset enabling quick intubation -
- Rapid complete and predictable recovery -
- Short elimination half life -
- No cumulative effect -
- No histamine release -
- High potency -
- Has pharmacologically inactive metabolites -
- Reversible by cholinesterase inhibitors -
- Elimination pathways less dependent on organ function -
- Lack clinically important Cardiovascular side effects -
Dose is 0.15 to 0.20 mg/kg (50-60 minutes)
Maintenance dose is 0.02 to 0.03 mg/kg (20-25 minutes)
OT and ICU Infusion 1-3 mcg/kg/minute
Paediatric dose is 0.10-0.15 mg/kg
Below 1 mth not recommended
Indications
It is intermediate onset and
duration action of drug
Mainly indicated for inpatients
and outpatients adjunct to general
anaesthesia
To facilitate tracheal intubation
To provide skeletal muscle
relaxation during surgery
For mechanical ventilation in ICU
Pregnancy, Labour, Delivery and
Nursing mother (drug of choice)
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity
Patients with myasthenia gravis
or myasthenia syndrome
History of prior anaphylactic
reactions to neuromuscular
blocking agents
Adverse Effects
Uncommon with the use of
Cisatracurium
Less than 1% - Brady, Hypo,
Spasm, Myopathy, Prolonged Effect
- Kept refrigerated at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protected from light
- Rate of loss of potency is as high as 5% per
month at 25 degrees Celsius
- Once removed from refrigeration to room
temperature storage, it should be used
within 21 days
- Undergoes 80 % Hofmann elimination
- Renal Excretion of is only 16 %
- Elimination half-life is 20–29 minutes
- Hypothermia and Hyperthermia, increase
and decrease the duration of action
- Sedative, Volatile agents, Local
anaesthetics and Anti-epileptic agents
will prolong the effect
Avoid in
Rapid Sequence intubation
As ICU relaxant more than one week
Burns injury
Cerebral palsy
Hemiplegia (on the affected side)
Muscular denervation (peripheral nerve injury)
Severe chronic infection
Tetanus
Botulism
Cis gives uniform recovery from anesthesia
15. CLONIDINE
Invented in 1961, Medical use in 1966, Epidural use in 1984
First approved to treat HT and in 2010 approved for ADHD in children
It is given by Oral/IV/IM/Epidural/Spinal/Skin Patch
Imidazole compound & partial α2 receptors agonist
It causes bradycardia, by increasing signaling through
the vagus nerve
Mechanism of Action
Clonidine treats high blood pressure by stimulating α2 receptors in the brain stem, which
decreases peripheral vascular resistance, lowering blood pressure. It has specificity towards
the presynaptic α2 receptors in the vasomotor center in the brainstem
This binding has a sympatholytic effect, suppresses release of
norepinephrine ATP, renin, and neuropeptide Y which if released
would increase vascular resistance
When given IV, it temporarily increase BP
by stimulating α1 receptors in smooth
muscles in blood vessels like Dex
Clonidine crosses the
blood-brain barrier
Indications
To treat high BP
Menopausal Flushing
Drug withdrawal (Alcohol/Opioids/Smoking)
Spasticity and certain pain conditions
ADHD and Diarrhoea
Use in Anaesthesia practice
Administration of clonidine in combination with a local anaesthetic
to prolongs analgesia and motor blockade in Epidural and Spinal
When used IV or IM it gives sedation, hypnosis, analgesia, opioid need reduction
and anti-sympathetic response, to surgical trauma response
But its use is limited by its principal effects of hypotension and bradycardia
Oral Premedication : 2 to 4 mcg/kg
IV : 1-2 mcg/kg as bolus, slowly
IV infusion : 0.2 mcg/kg/minute
Spinal : 0.5-1 mcg/kg with L/A
Epidural : 1-2 mcg/kg with L/A
Continuous Epidural Infusion : 30 mcg/hr
Patch : 0.1 mg or 0.2 mg per day
Pharmacokinetic
Formula : C9H9Cl2N3
Molar mass : 230.09 g·mol−1
Bioavailability : 70–80% (oral),60–70%
(transdermal)
Protein binding : 20–40%
Metabolism : Liver to inactive metabolites (50 %)
Elimination : Renal another 50 %
Elimination half-life : 6-23 hrs, in Renal Failure 41 hrs
Elimination half-life in S/A : 1.5 hrs
Store : 20° to 25°C
Shelf Life : 60 months
Highly Lipid Soluble
Contraindications
Allergic reactions to clonidine
Severe Bradyarrhythmia
Above the C4 dermatome
Bleeding diathesis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
AV block of second
or third degree
No specific antidote for clonidine overdosage (Naloxone and Atropine
are used sometimes)
Epidural clonidine is not recommended for obstetrical,
post-partum, or peri-operative pain management
Spinal clonidine as an adjuvant to Cesarean Section
anesthesia is well established ( No neonatal side effect)
Available
Ampule :
150 mcg/ml
Bulb : 100 mcg/ml
10 ml vial & 500 mcg/ml
10 ml vial
Tablets : 0.1/0.2/0.3 mg
Patch : 0.1 mg or 0.2 mg
> 10%
Dizziness
Fatigue
Orthostatic
hypotension
Somnolence
(dose-dependent)
Dry mouth
Headache (dose-dependent)
Bradycardia
Skin reactions (if given transdermally)
Hypotension
In 1-10%
Pain below the ear (salivary gland)
Sedation (dose-dependent)
Erectile dysfunction
Weight gain/loss
Nausea/vomiting
Abnormal LFTs
Constipation
Skin Rash
Malaise
Anxiety
Overdose Cause
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Respiratory-
depression
Hypothermia
Drowsiness
Clonidine in the treatment of chronic neoplastic pain, used epidurally in the dose of 10-50 μg/h
Clonidine has also got benefit in the treatment of Postoperative Shivering
Clonidine is now slowly replaced by Dexmedetomidine ( Dex is full α2 receptors agonist)
If clonidine is used then Volatile Anaesthetics requirement are reduced by 50 %
Clonidine is a versatile drug that is used in the critical care setting for sedation and to treat opioid induce Hyperalgesia
16. D
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Oral Dantrolene was first described in the
scientific literature in 1967, IV in 1979
Dantrolene is Hydantoin derivatives, a new
class of muscle relaxant
Dantrolene was widely used in the
management of spasticity as Oral Rx
Efficacy in treating Malignant Hyperthermia
was discovered by South African
anesthesiologist Gaisford Harrison and
reported in a landmark 1975 article published
in the British Journal of Anaesthesia
Side Effects
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Weakness
General malaise
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Indications
Primary drug used for the treatment and prevention
of malignant hyperthermia, during General Anaesthesia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Muscle Spasticity /Spasms
Poisoning by 2,4-dinitrophenol
Contraindications
Oral Dantrolene
Pre-existing liver disease
Compromised lung function
Severe cardiovascular impairment
Hypersensitivity to Dantrolene
Pediatric patients under five years of age
People who need good muscular balance Nausea
IV Dantrolene
People with a known hypersensitivity to Dantrolene
Mechanism of Action
Dantrolene is a postsynaptic muscle
relaxant that lessens excitation-contraction
coupling in muscle cells
Work directly on the Ryanodine receptor to
prevent the release of calcium
Dantrolene does not act at the neuromuscular
junction and has no effect on the passive or
active electrical properties of the surface and
tubular membranes of skeletal muscle fibers
IV Dantrolene have normal EMG results
Pharmacokinetics
Formula C14H10N4O5
Molar mass 314.257 g·mol−1
Bioavailability 70%
Metabolism Liver
Excretion Biliary, Kidney
Routes Oral and IV
Protein binding Mostly to albumin
Half Life 4 to 8 hrs
Trade names Dantrium, Ryanodex
Dose of Dantrolene
The recommended dose of Dantrolene
is 1-2.5 mg/kg, repeated as necessary,
every 4-6 hrs for 24 – 48 hrs (Max 10 mg)
It is recommended that each hospital
keep a minimum stock of 36 Dantrolene
vials (720 mg), sufficient for maximum
four doses in a 70-kg person (20 mg/Vial)
Risk of Death in MH : 5% if treated,
95% if not treated with Dentrolene
Extra Shots
The poor water solubility of Dantrolene
leads to certain difficulties in its use. A
more water-soluble analog of
Dantrolene, Azumolene, is under
development for similar
indications. Azumolene has
a bromine residue instead of
the nitro group found in Dantrolene, and is
30 times more water-soluble
Dantrolene
Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States
guidelines state Dantrolene must be available within 10 min
of the decision to treat MH wherever volatile anesthetics or
succinylcholine are administered
Dantrolene for IV administration is supplied in 70 mL
vials, containing 20 mg Dantrolene sodium and 3 g Mannitol.
It must be diluted with 60 mL of sterile, preservative-free,
distilled water
Phlebitis is a most common side effect of
Dantrolene IV administration, noted in
approximately 10% of patients, so
intermittent bolus is preferred than
continuous IV administration
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring is
necessary while giving IV Dantrolene
Serum potassium must be closely
monitored during Dantrolene therapy
Oral Dantrolene is effective in reducing
muscle pain after IV suxamethonium in GA
Repeated dosing of Dantrolene
should be guided by clinical and
laboratory signs
Dantrolene 20 mg vial cost is Rs.
6000/- (36 vials cost are Rs. 216000/-)
Antidote of MH $ 82/Vial
17. DEXAMETHASONE
Universal Friend
Anti Nauseatic & Anti Emetic
Early Discharge from Anaesthesia
Anti Inflammatory
Weak anti pyretic effect
Anti Edema drug
Anti Shivering
Systemic Analgesic Effect
Increase Quality of Recovery
Synthetic
Glucocorticoids with
minimal mineralocorticoid
activity
Most potent anti
inflammatory than
Hydrocortisone and
prednisolone
Biological half-life is 3 hours
Metabolism in liver with
inactive metabolites
Renal excretion upto 65%
in urine within 24 hours
Readily available
Price is very cheap
Most ideal perioperative agent
Superior to ondensetron to reduce PONV
Reduce opioid Consumption
Decrease Analgesic effect upto 24 hours
Always to be given prior to surgery
Best TIVA and OFA adjuvant
Great psychological effect
Prevents any allergic reaction
Invented in 1957 & In use 1961
Dose Schedule
PONV – 0.1 mg/kg (IV)
Anti Inflammatory – 0.2 mg/kg(IV)
Analgesic – 0.1 mg/kg(IV)
Epidural -- 8 to 10 mg
Blocks – 0.1 mg/kg
S/A - 8 mg
Mechanism of Actions
Depletion of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
stores and reduction of blood brain barrier
to emetogenic toxins,
Inhibition of central prostaglandins and
serotonin
Membrane stabilizing effect on nerves and
on spinal cord
Dexona IN DM
4 mg is
ideal dose
8 -10 mg dose
Increase around
25 mg/dl
glucose postop
upto 24 hrs
Dexona in Sepsis
Does not
increase any
risk of wound
infection with
or without DM
in any surgical
procedure
Acute Side Effect
Flushing
Perineal Itching
Dexona
Is the only
adjuvant in
anesthesia
given
irrespective of
age, sex,
disease or ASA
status
Safe in
Onco Anesthesia
Avoid in
Psychiatric patients
Be careful in
Immuno compromised
patients
Improves
Cognitive function
In Elderly
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18. DESFLURANE
Pharmacokinetics
Formula C3H2F6O, Store at 15°-30°C
Metabolism : Not metabolized
Elimination half-life : Elimination dependent
on minute ventilation
Routes of administration : Inhalation
Molar mass : 168.038 g·mol−1
Boiling point : 23.5 °C or 74.3 °F (at 1 atm)
Brain: Gas coefficient : 0.54
Density :1.465 g/cm³(at 20 °C)
Molecular Weight : 168
Vapor pressure : 88.5 kPa672 mmHg(at
20 °C) & 107 kPa804 mmHg(at 24 °C)
Blood:Gas partition coefficient : 0.42
Oil:Gas partition coefficient : 19
MAC : 6 vol % Non-flammable
Specific Gravity : 1.465 Shelf Life : 3 years
Desflurane Vaporizer color is Blue
Most rapid onset and offset
of the volatile anesthetic used for
general anesthesia due to its
low solubility in blood
Though it vaporizes very readily, it is
colorless liquid at room temperature
Drawbacks of desflurane are its
low potency, its pungency and its high cost
Cause tachycardia and airway irritability
when administered at concentrations
greater than 10 vol %
Due to airway irritability, desflurane
is infrequently used to induce
anesthesia via inhalation techniques
Mechanism of Action
Desflurane is known to act as a positive
allosteric modulator of the GABAA and glycine
receptors, and as a negative allosteric
modulator of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor,
as well as affecting other ligand-gated ion
channels
Does not corrode stainless steel, brass,
aluminum, anodized aluminum, nickel plated
brass, copper, or beryllium
Provides good relaxation for intubation
Ideal volatile agent for day care surgery
In adults, a starting concentration of 3% is
recommended & increased in 0.5-1.0%
increments every 2 to 3 breaths. Inspired
concentrations of 4-11% of desflurane usually
produce surgical anaesthesia in 2-4 minutes
Can be safely use in Obstetric anesthesia,
compromised renal and hepatic patients ( it is
less hepatotoxic)
Because of its low blood-gas partition coefficient,
desflurane allow more rapid emergence and
recovery than Halothane, Isoflurane, or even
Sevoflurane
CVS effect : Dose dependent tachycardia
and hypertension Depression in myocardial
contractility, Decrease in SVR, Coronary
vasodilator
CNS effect : Dose dependent Cerebral
vasodilatation Increase CBF, Cerebral blood
volume, Intracranial pressure, Cerebral oxygen
consumption decreased
Respiratory effect : Potent respiratory
depressant, Decrease tidal volume, Increase
RR, Extremely irritant to respiratory airways
Invented in 1970 & Medical use in 1987
Indicated as an inhalation agent for induction
of anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient
surgery in adults
Contraindicated as an inhalation agent for
the induction and maintenance of anesthesia in
non intubated pediatric patients because of a
high incidence of moderate to severe upper
airway adverse events including coughing,
laryngospasm, and secretions
Near to ideal inhalational anesthetic agent
Vaporizer specifically designed and
designated for use with desflurane should be
utilized for its administration
Should not be used as the sole agent for
anesthetic induction in patients with
coronary artery disease or patients where
increases in heart rate or blood pressure are
undesirable
In case of contact with skin or eye,
immediately flush skin and eye with plenty of
water at least 15 minutes
The predicted effects of acute over exposure
by inhalation of Desflurane include headache,
dizziness or (in extreme cases) unconsciousness
If individuals smell vapors, or experience
dizziness or headaches, they should be moved
to an area with fresh air
Age N O2 100% N N2O 60%/40% O2
2 weeks 6 9.2 ± 0.0 - -
10 weeks 5 9.4 ± 0.4 - -
9 months 4 10.0 ± 0.7 5 7.5 ± 0.8
2 years 3 9.1 ± 0.6 - -
3 years - - 5 6.4 ± 0.4
4 years 4 8.6 ± 0.6 - -
7 years 5 8.1 ± 0.6 - -
25 years 4 7.3 ± 0.0 4 4.0 ± 0.3
45 years 4 6.0 ± 0.3 6 2.8 ± 0.6
70 years 6 5.2 ± 0.6 6 1.7 ± 0.4
Effect of Age on Minimum Alveolar Concentration
Triggers
Malignant
Hyperthermia
19. Sedation
Anxiolysis DEXMEDETOMIDINE
Analgesic
Anaesthetic
FDA
December 1999
Market
August 2000
Agonist of α2-adrenergic receptors
Most ideal anesthetic agent available
M/A
Induces sedation by decreasing
activity of noradrenergic neurons
in the locus ceruleus in the brain
stem, thereby increasing the
activity of inhibitory gamma-
aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurons
in the ventrolateral preoptic
nucleus
Popular in pediatric TIVA with ketamine
Patients sedated, but arousable, alert and respond without
uncomfortable like conscious sedation
No effect on
Respiratory
System
Transient Hypertension followed by Hypotension
No Direct
effect on
Myocardium
IOP
Insulin Release
Overdose may cause 1st or 2nd degree AV Block
- Nasal - ~ 84 % bioavailability
Indications
Pre Anaesthetic sedation (IM/IV)
As Induction Agent
In maintenance of Anaesthesia
As adjuvant in TIVA
Intra thecal with Regional Ane.
In Post Operative Analgesia
As ICU sedation(only for 24 hrs)
Relative Contraindication
Infusion over 24 hours
In pre existing severe bradycardia
Brady dysrhythemia
Patient with < 30% EF
Partial or Complete AV block
In patients more than 65 y of age,
a higher incidence of bradycardia and
hypotension
Compatibility
- 0.9% sodium chloride in water
- 5% dextrose in water
- 20% mannitol
- Lactated Ringer's solution
- 100 mg/ml MgSo4 solution
- 0.3% potassium chloride solution
- With other Anesthetic agents e.g.
Propofol, Ketamine, Etomidate
Available as Ampoules or Bulb
50 mcg / 0.5ml
100 mcg / 1 ml
200 mcg / 2ml
Sileo Gel for Dogs
(Dexmedetomidine Oromucosal Gel)
0.09 mg/ml, 3 ml syringe
(BIPHASIC BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONSE) (BRADYCARDIA IS BECAUSE OF DOUBLE EFFECT)
(DECREASE OPIOID REQUIREMENT BY 50 %)
(BETTER THAN CLONIDINE IN ALL ASPECTS)
20. DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Introduced By Ciba-Geigy in 1965
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Available worldwide
Generic Medication
Available as both a sodium and a
potassium salt
Given by Mouth, Rectally, IM, IV
injection and Topical Skin Gel/Spray
Pharmacokinetic
Formula C14H11Cl2NO2
Protein binding More than 99%
Metabolism Liver, oxidative, primarily by CYP2C9
Onset of action Within 4 hours Topical,30 min Oral,
15 minutes IM, 5 minutes IV and 30 minutes Rectal
Elimination half-life 1.2–2 hr
Excretion 40% bile duct and 60% urine
Molar mass 296.15 g·mol−1
Mechanism of action
The primary mechanism responsible for its anti-
inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic action is
thought to be inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis by
inhibition of the transiently expressed prostaglandin-
endoperoxide synthase-2 (PGES-2) also known
as cycloxygenase-2 (COX-2).
Blockage of voltage-dependent sodium channels
Blockage of acid-sensing ion channels
It also appears to exhibit
bacteriostatic activity by inhibiting
bacterial DNA synthesis
Avoid use of multidose bulb/vial
Positive allosteric modulation of KCNQ- and
BK-potassium channels
It inhibits the lipoxygenase pathways, thus
reducing formation of the leukotrienes
It also may inhibit phospholipase A2 as part of
its mechanism of action
These additional actions may explain its high
potency – it is the most potent NSAID on a broad
basis
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity against diclofenac
History of allergic reactions (COPD,
bronchospasm, shock, rhinitis, urticaria)
Active stomach and/or
duodenal ulceration or GI bleeding
Severe congestive heart failure
Severe liver insufficiency
Severe chronic kidney disease
Pre-existing hepatic porphyria
Avoid during dengue fever
Patients with fluid retention
In worsening of pre-existing hypertension
Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease
or ulcerative colitis
Serious skin adverse events e.g. exfoliative dermatitis,
Stevens–Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Powerful NSAID in TIVA/OFA
with analgesia and
anti-inflammatory action
Use aqueous solution only
Best is given in single dose of 1.5
mg/kg IV slowly and maximum is
150 mg
It is opioid sparing drug
Always give before surgical incision
to inhibit prostaglandin receptors,
which control the haemodynamic
response to surgical stimulation
Diclo should not be mixed with
any drug except paracetamol in
same syringe
Given with any IV Infusion
Always dilute diclo with DW and
give slowly to avoid injection pain
Dose
Oral 50 mg 2 or 3 times a day
Extended-release tablets 100 mg once a day
Potassium immediate-release tablets 50 mg
orally 2 or 3 times a day
Sodium enteric-coated tablets 75 mg orally 2
times a day
IV/IM 1 to 1.5 mg/kg, repeat after 8 hours
Rectally 1 to 1.5 mg/kg ( Paediatric patients)
Diclo is better than paracetamol
to control post operative fever & pain
In anaesthesia practice Diclo
Is used as an adjuvant for
perioperative acute pain
management
Diclofenac is an effective analgesic for acute pain in children as part of the analgesic regime in the peri
operative period with dose range from 0.5 to 2.5 mg/kg
Infusion line pain or irritation to vein is very common during IV Diclo, so better prefer large venous line
Major side effects of diclo are 1) Abdominal or Stomach pain, Cramping, or Burning 2) Bloody or black, tarry
stools 3) Bloody urine and decreased frequency or amount of urine 4) Heartburn or Indigestion 5) Diarrhea
6) Increased thirst and Loss of appetite 7) Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
7) Very rare anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reaction
Some time single dose or overdose of Diclo may cause Acute Renal Failure
As far as avoid Diclo in geriatric age group of patients ( paracetamol is preferred )
21. DOBUTAMINE
Approved in
1970 - 1978
Works by
direct stimulation
of β1 receptors
Formula
C18H23NO3
Given by IV &
Intraosseous
Onset of action
within 2 min
Elimination
half life
2 min
Dobutamine is predominantly a β1-adrenergic
agonist, with weak β2 activity, and α1 selective
activity
Stimulation of the β1-adrenoceptors of the
heart, increase contractility and cardiac output
dobutamine is less prone to induce
hypertension than is dopamine
Dobutamine has mild β2 agonist activity,
which makes it useful as a vasodilator
Adverse effects
Hypertension(> 50 mm of Hg)
Angina
Arrhythmia (Most Dangerous)
Use with caution in AF
Tachycardia(>30 beats/min)
Palpitation
Sometime bronchospasm
and shortness of breath
Urinary urgency(at high dose)
Nausea and Headache
Phlebitis and very
rare Cutaneous necrosis
Overdose
Terminate the infusion
and arrhythmia treated
with lidocaine & beta blocker
& sublingual nitrate
Indications
Patients who require a positive inotropic
support in the treatment of cardiac
decompensation due to depressed contractility
Cardiogenic shock characterized by heart
failure with severe hypotension
Septic Shock
Used for detection of myocardial ischemia
(dobutamine stress echocardiography)
In Paediatric population (neonates- 18 years)
in cardiomyopathies & Cardiogenic shock
Dose & Formation
Available as 50 mg/ml in 5 ml
10 ml & 50 ml amp/bulb
Dose ranges from 2.5-10 µg
dobutamine/kg/min
Neonate-18 years an initial
dose of 5 mcg/kg/minute,
range from 2 – 20 mcg/kg/min
Low dose 2.5 µg/kg/min (15
drops/min)
Medium dose 5 g/kg/min(30
drops/min)
High dose 10 µg/kg/min(60
drops/min)
Always dilute dobutamine
with final concentration 0.5
mg/ml in DNS/D5/NS/DW
& not in RL
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity
Pericardial Tamponade
Constrictive Pericarditis
Hypertrophic Obstructive
Cardiomyopathy
Severe Aortic Stenosis
Hypovolaemic conditions
Recent MI
Severe heart failure
Chronic Arrhythmia
Hypovolemia
Acute pericarditis,
Myocarditis or Endocarditis
Aortic Aneurysm
Inadequately treated
arterial hypertension
Shelf Life : 3 years
Dilution of Dobutamine
used within 24 hrs and kept
in freeze for 2°C to 8°
Sometimes immediately
after opening the ampoule,
there may be a sulfuric odour
lasting for short period
Solutions containing
Dobutamine may have a pink
coloration, which may
become darker over time,
This is due to a slight
oxidation of the active
substance
Unused solution discarded
Pharmacokinetics
Dobutamine & Dopamine
Dobutamine produced a distinct increase in
cardiac index, while lowering left ventricular end-
diastolic pressure and leaving mean aortic
pressure unchanged
Dopamine also significantly improved cardiac
index, but at the expense of a greater increase in
heart rate than occurred with dobutamine
Dobutamine is preferred when there is a need
to improve low cardiac output.
Dopamine increase global blood flow
Wide Ball
Hypotension occurs in almost 40% of all
anesthetized patients
Dopamine is recommended for patients with
kidney disease due to its ability to increase renal
blood flow
Dobutamine is preferred when there is a need
to improve low cardiac output
Dobutamine should be avoided in patients
affected by outflow obstructions, pulmonic
stenosis, or hypertrophic obstructive
Cardiomyopathy
Dobutamine Infusion
Rate of administration and duration of
dobutamine infusion is based on blood pressure,
heart rate, frequency of ectopic activity, and urine
flow; cardiac output, central venous pressure, and
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
Initial dose: 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Maintenance dose: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/min IV
infusion
Maximum dose: 40 mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Always label the infusion
It is Synthetic catecholamine
Haemodynemic changes occur during
anaesthesia and surgery in elderly patients,
Dobutamine corrects the perioperative decrease
in cardiac output and blood pressure, and might
prevent postoperative neurological disorders
Dobutamine is only given with guidelines of
institution and when indicated
For routine administration it is too dangerous
Monitoring with ECG is must during therapy
22. ENFLURANE
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Enflurane acts as a positive allosteric
modulator of the GABAA, glycine, and 5-
HT3 receptors, and as a negative allosteric
modulator of the AMPA, kainate, and NMDA
receptors as well as of nicotinic acetylcholine
receptors.
So it act on different ion channels within the
nervous system by blocking excitatory channels
and augmenting inhibitory channels
Enflurane is (2-chloro-1,1,2,-trifluoroethyl-
difluoromethyl ether) is a halogenated ether
Developed by Ross Terrell in 1963, first used
clinically in 1966
Approved by the FDA in 1972
Withdrawn from the US market due to more
Seizure activity, increased Cardio Depressant
effects and Slow onset of action
Increasingly used for
inhalational anesthesia during the 1970s and
1980s, now no longer in common use
PHARMACOKINETICS
Clear, colorless, mild sweet odor , Stable nonflammable and non
explosive liquid whose purity exceeds 99.9%
Formula : C3H2ClF5O, Molar mass : 184.49 g·mol−1
Protein binding : 97%, Boiling point at 1 atm 56.5 °C
Blood:Gas partition coefficient 1.9, Oil:Gas partition coefficient 98
Vapor pressure at 20 °C22.9 kPa (172 mm Hg), MAC : 1.68
Specific gravity (25º/25ºC) is 1.517
The MAC in man is 1.68% in pure oxygen, 0.57 in 70%
nitrous oxide, 30% oxygen, and 1.17 in 30% nitrous oxide, 70% oxygen
Rapidly absorbed into the circulation through the lungs
Metabolized : by the CYP2E1 enzyme in the liver upto only 9 %
Storage at 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Enflurane sensitizes the heart to catecholamines such as epinephrine
Usually not recommended in Paediatric Anaesthesia as induction
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Orange colored Vaporizers calibrated specifically for Enflurane
Preanesthetic medication should be selected according to patient
Induction may be achieved using Enflurane alone with oxygen or in
combination with oxygen-nitrous oxide mixtures
Inspired concentrations of 2.0 to 4.5% Enflurane produce surgical
anesthesia in 7 to 10 minute
Surgical levels of anesthesia maintained with 0.5 to
3.0% Enflurane
Enflurane 0.25 to 1.0% provides analgesia for vaginal delivery
AVAILABLE
In 125 and 250 mL amber-colored bottles
Contains no additives
Expire date is five years
Take Precautions to give Enflurane in Patients of
Acute Kidney & Liver injury, Epileptic patients, Neurotoxic patient
SIDE EFFECTS
Malignant hyperthermia
Movements of various muscle groups and/or
Seizures
Cardiac depression and arrhythmias
Hypotension, Respiratory depression
Hypoxia, Hypocapnia, Arrhythmias
Shivering, Nausea and Vomiting
Moderate to severe liver injury
Perioperative hyperkalemia
Cardio – Hepato – Neuro - Renal toxicity
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Seizure disorders
Known sensitivity or other halogenated
anesthetics
Suspected genetic susceptibility to Malignant
Hyperthermia
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
Accidental occupational exposure to Enflurane
causes eye irritation, central nervous system
depression, analgesia, anesthesia, convulsions,
and respiratory depression
INDICATIONS :
Induction and maintenance of
general anesthesia (mainly as maintenance)
Used to provide analgesia for vaginal
delivery,
Low concentrations used to supplement
other GA agents during delivery by Cesarean
section,
High dose relaxes the uterus in pregnant
women giving more blood loss
The Blood-Pas partition
coefficient is slightly lower
than that of Halothane,
So induction of anaesthesia
and awakening is relatively
slower than Halothane
250 ml capacity with 7.35 kg. weight
History
23.
24. ESMOLOL
Emergency friend of
Anaesthesiologist
Cardioselective beta1 receptor
blocker
Shortest acting beta blocker
Class II Antiarrhythmic
Safely given in broncho-
spastic and vascular dis.
Gives central analgesia
Opioid sparing adjuvant
in OFA and TIVA
No significant intrinsic
sympathomimetic or
membrane stabilizing
activity at therapeutic dosages
Dosages forms and Strengths
Infusion bags
2 g/100 ml, 2.5 g/250 ml, 5 g/500 ml
Injectable solution
10 mg/ml and 20 mg/ml
Compatible with all common solvents
Incompatible with NaHCO3
Never infuse in small veins or by butterfly
Never stop abruptly due to
withdrawal effect
Pharmacokinetic
Bioavailability 90 %
Protein binding 55-60%
Metabolism Erythrocytic (in blood
by hydrolysis of its methyl ester)
Elimination half-life 9 minutes
Distribution half life 2 minutes
Duration of action 10-30 minutes
Excretion Kidney (73-78%)
Vd 3.4 liter/kg
Storage at room temperature
Safely given in pediatric
Patients ( > 2 Years)
Careful in Pregnancy
Uses
To terminate supra-
ventricular tachycardia
In episodic atrial fibrillation or
flutter
Arrhythmia during perioperative period
To reduce HR and BP during and after
cardiac surgery
In early treatment of myocardial
infarction
In blunting the haemodynemic
response to laryngoscopy and
intubation
To reduce intra and post
operative hypotension
Brady
is
less
Intraoperative Tachycardia
and Hypertension
Immediate control
1 mg/kg over 30 sec then
0.15-0.3 mg/kg/min infusion
Postoperative control
0.5 mg/kg iv for 1 min then 0.1 mg/kg/min
infusion
If not control then repeat bolus doses
For supraventricular tachycardia
0.5 mg/kg over 1 min then
0.05 mg/kg/min infusion
Hypo
Is
more
PONV
is
less
Best
adjuvant
in
Ane
Contraindication
Sinus bradycardia, Sick sinus syndrome
AV heart block, Heart failure
Pulmonary hypertension
Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
10 % or more
Hypotension asymptomatic ( 25%)
Hypotension symptomatic (12%)
Bradycardia (15 %)
1 – 10 %
Injection site pain (8%)
Agitation (7%)
Dizziness(3%)
1 % or less
Chest pain
Anxiety/Depression
Dry Mouth/Dyspepsia
Redness of the face and neck
Headache
Mechanism of Action
Esmolol decreases the force and
rate of heart contractions by blocking
beta-adrenergic receptors of the
sympathetic nervous system, which are
found in the heart and other organs of the
body
Esmolol prevents the action of two
naturally occurring substances:
epinephrine and norepinephrine
25. Etomidate decrease in level of
circulating cortisol
IV 100 to 200 mg hydrocortisone
is given before etomidate
Pharmacokinetics
Onset of Action : within 30 to
60 seconds
Peak Effect : In 1 minute
Duration : 3 to 5 minute and
terminated by redistribution
Protein Binding : 76 %
Metabolism : Hepatic &
Plasma Esterase
Half-Life Distribution : 3
Minutes ( Anesthesia )
Half-Life Redistribution : 30
Minutes ( Sedation )
Half-Life Elimination : 3 hours
( Drowsiness )
Etomidate + Ketamine Mixture
Most suitable mixture for short procedure
Best combination for RSI in trauma and sepsis patients
Good alternative in pediatric patients compare to ketofol and ketodex
Both counter act each other adverse effects like myoclonus, nystagmus, injection site pain
Dose is 0.1mg/kg etomidate + 1 mg/kg ketamine
Mechanism of Action
• Carboxylated Imidazole agent
• Imidazole agent in IV anesthetic drugs
• R-1-(1-ethylphenyl)imidazole-5-ethyl ester
• Acts directly on the (GABA)
receptor complex blocking neuroexcitation
producing sedation/hypnosis/
anesthesia without analgesia
• Acidic pH - 6.9, pKa – 4.2,
• poorly water soluble
• soluble in 35 % propylene glycol
History
- Janssen Pharma in 1964 at Belgium
First introduced as Anti-Fungal agent
- Introduced as IV Anesthetic agent
(due to potent sedative properties )
- In Europe 1972
- In USA 1983
- In India 2013
Doses in different situations
• For Sedation : 0.1 mg/kg up to
three doses
• For G/A 0.3 to 0.4 mg/kg IV over
30-60 seconds
• In ICU : As continuous infusion 0.04
to 0.05 mg/kg/hr with continuous
monitoring
• In Cushing Syndrome or law
cortisol level patients 0.2 mg/kg
• In Geriatric patients : 0.2 mg/kg
• In Pregnancy : 0.2 mg/kg
• In Pediatric Patients : 0.1-0.3 mg/kg
Available as Milky White and Clear Solution in 2 mg/ml 10 ml Bulb or MCT/LCT preparation
Etomidate is most preferred drug
in Hemodynamically unstable
patients then any other anesthetic
agents for induction of anesthesia
Indications
• As Sedation
• As Conscious Sedation
• As Hypnotic Agent
• Etomidate Interview in Lie Detector
Test
• As Anesthetic Agent ( preferred in
cardiac patients)
• In Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
• In Cardio version as Premedication
• In ICU as infusion in ventilated or
nonventilated patient
• As eSAM ( Etomidate Speech And
Memory Test)
Contra-Indications
• Proven sepsis with unstable
hemodynamic patients
• Abnormally Low Blood Pressure
even with Rx
• Decreased Function of the
Adrenal Gland
• Hypersensitivity of Etomidate
• Pediatric Patients less than 10
years age (but people have started
using etomidate up to 2 years age
with risk-benefit profile)
• In Pregnancy try to avoid as
induction agent if other anesthetic
agents are available
• In Geriatric Patients with caution
Adverse effects
• Transient Injection site pain up
to 80 % patients
• Skeletal Muscle movements
mainly myoclonic ( peripheral
limb movements ) up to 30 %
patients
• Opsoclonus ( uncontrolled eye
movements )
• Adrenal Suppression up to 10 %
patients
• Hiccups
• Apnea up to 90 seconds
• Less frequently nausea vomiting
laryngospasm, snoring,
arrhythmia & increase in PaCO2
CNS – Decrease ICP, Cerebral Blood
flow and Cerebral Metabolism
But cerebral perfusion pressure
maintained
CVS -- No or Minimal changes in
Heart Rate, Blood Pressure and
Cardiac Output
No hemodynamic changes in
response to pain
No effect on Sympathetic tone
RS – Minimal changes in Respiratory
Rate and Tidal Volume
Slight elevation in arterial carbon
dioxide tension (PaCO2)
Transient apnea up to 90 seconds
- No histamine release
- Very rare allergic reactions
- Hepatic and Renal blood flow
decreased
Administration of Drug
• Never dilute Etomidate with DW in same Syringe
• Preferably Large Vein for IV administration
• Pre administration of lidocaine if possible (2 ml)
• First dose to be completed within one arm-brain circulation (60-90 seconds )
• All muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines, narcotics and ketamine are compatible
with etomidate in same syringe except vecuronium and Vit-C
Different Effects
ETOMIDATE
In Pregnancy with Heart Dz.
etomidate is drug of choice
26. - FENTANYL -
Bioavailability
92% (transdermal)
89% (intranasal)
65% (buccal)
54% (sublingual)
100% (intramuscular)
100% (intravenous)
55% (inhaled)
Protein binding : 80–85%
Metabolism : Liver(CYP3A4)
Onset of action : IV within 5 minutes
Elimination half-life Formula C22H28N2O
Intravenous Molar mass : 336.479 g·mol−1
6 mins (T1/2 α) Melting point : 87.5 °C
1 hours (T1/2 β) Crosses BBB & Placenta
16 hours (T1/2 ɣ)
Intranasal : 6.5 hrs.
Transdermal : 20–27 hrs.
Sublingual/buccal
(single dose) : 2.6–13.5 hrs.
Duration of action IV : 30–60 minutes
Excretion : 75% Urine, 10% feces, 10% unchanged
Routes of Administration
Buccal
Epidural/Spinal
IM
IV
Nasal
Nebulizer
Sublingual
Skin patch
Oral
Used as Recreational drug &
also in Veterinary Anesthesia
Side Effects
Vomiting, Constipation, Sedation, Urinary
retention, Confusion, Hallucinations
Injuries related to poor coordination
Symptoms of Overdose
Respiratory depression, Somnolence,
Stupor, Coma, Skeletal muscle flaccidity,
Cold and clammy skin, Pupillary
constriction, Pulmonary edema,
Bradycardia, Hypotension, Airway
obstruction, Atypical snoring, and Death
A potent OPIOID agonist
100 times more stronger than Morphine
Fentanyl invented by Paul Janssen in 1960
and approved for medical use in 1968
Most widely used synthetic opioid
Hyperalgesia is common with Fentanyl
Fentanyl patches for cancer pain is
WHO List of Essential Medicines
Mechanism of Action
Fentanyl binds to opioid receptors, especially
the mu opioid receptor, which are coupled to
G-proteins. Activation of opioid receptors
causes GTP to be exchanged for GDP on the G-
proteins which in turn down regulates
adenylate cyclase, reducing concentrations of
cAMP. Reduced cAMP decreases cAMP
dependant influx of calcium ions into the cell.
The exchange of GTP for GDP results in
hyperpolarization of the cell and inhibition of
nerve activity
Fentanyl Antagonist
-Naloxone-
-Nalmefene-
-Naltrexone-
Doses
-Loading dose: IV 25-100 mcg or 1-2 mcg/kg
-Maintenance dose: IV 25-50 mcg or 0.35-0.5
mcg/kg every 30 to 60 minutes
-Continuous infusion: 50-200 mcg/hour (Ane.)
-TIVA : 0.5 to 2 mcg/kg
-NORA : 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg
-Rapid sequence intubation : 1 to 3 mcg/kg
-Continuous infusion : 50-100 mcg/hour (ICU)
-Epidural : 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hr
-Never exceed single doses of 3 mcg/kg
(IM : 1-2 mcg/kg)
Uses of Fentanyl
1) As analgesic with other anaesthetic drugs
2) For maintenance in all anesthesia
technique (TIVA, NORA, Volatile, Regional)
3) In post operative pain relief
4) Management of chronic pain e.g. cancer
5) In Palliative Care
6) In ICU for mechanically ventilated patient
7) In Breakthrough pain
8) In Combat medicine in Military
9) Suppression of the cough reflex
Available Strengths of Fentanyl
(schedule II drug)
IV injection : 0.05 mg(50 mcg)/ml
2ml, 10ml and 50 ml vials
Transdermal Patch
12.5,25,37.5,50,62.5,75,100 mcg/hr
Fentanyl Buccal Tablet : 100 mcg
Intranasal Spray :
100mcg, 300mcg, 400mcg/100mcL spray
Given from Neonates to Geriatric patients
Extra Shots
-Dose reduction is 50 % in acute renal and hepatic
impairment
-Do not abruptly discontinue fentanyl in patient
-It can be mixed with propofol, ketamine,
lidocaine, etomidate and midazolam
-It also can be mixed in 5% dextrose, RL and 0.9 %
normal saline for continuous infusion
-No histamine release, thus preferred narcotic for
asthmatic patients
Extra Shots
-Fentanyl is contraindicated in patients who are on
MAO-Inhibitors
-Rapid administration cause muscle rigidity, so
always give IV injection slowly
-Fentaketacaine (Fentanyl + Ketamine + Lidocaine)
drip is used for postoperative analgesia
-Fentanyl is also used in Neuroleptanalgesia
-Recently fentanyl use extend in treatment of
epilepsy
-Narcotic delirium is common with fentanyl
Opioid
epidemic
with
fentanyl
is very
common
Fentanyl is high
potential for addiction
27. FLUMAZENIL
History & Important Information
Also known as Flumazepil
First characterized in 1981, First marketed in 1987, FDA approval in
1991, Patent rights lost in 2008, So it is now generic formulation
Flumazenil short half-life requires multiple doses
Administration of the drug requires careful monitoring by an
anesthesiologist due to potential side effects
If the patient fails to awaken after receiving the maximal dose of IV
flumazenil (5 mg over 1 hour), other causes of the persistent sedation
or respiratory depression should be considered
In undifferentiated coma it’s use is absolutely contraindicated
Mechanism of Action
Flumazenil is an imidazobenzodiazepine derivative and a potent
benzodiazepine receptor antagonist that competitively inhibits the
activity at the benzodiazepine recognition site on the
GABA/benzodiazepine receptor complex, thereby reversing the effects
of benzodiazepine on the central nervous system, so acts both as
antagonist and antidote
Does not antagonize the central nervous system effects of drugs
affecting GABA ergic neurons by means other than the benzodiazepine
receptor
Benzodiazepine overdose rarely cause mortality
Indications in Anaesthesia
For the complete or partial reversal of
the sedative effects of benzodiazepines
in sedation or general anaesthesia
For the management of
benzodiazepine overdose
Other Indications
To treat overdoses of non-
benzodiazepine hypnotics, such
as Zolpide, Zaleplon and Zopiclone
(also known as "Z-drugs")
To treat Idiopathic Hypersomnia
In Hepatic Encephalopathy
Pharmacokinetics
Formula : C15H14FN3O3
Molar Mass : 303.293 g/mol
Routes of Administration : IV
Metabolism : Hepatic, Complete
Excretion : Urine 90–95%, Feces 5–10%
Onset of Action : Within 1 or 2 minutes
Peak Effects : 7 to 10 minutes
Elimination Half Life : Initial (7-15 min), Brain (20-30
min), Terminal (40-80 min) (Average : 53 minutes)
Protein Bound : 40 to 50 %
Available : 5 or 10 ml multidose vial ( 100 μg/ml)
Compatible : With 5% Dextrose in water, Lactated
Ringer‘s and Normal Saline solutions
Storage : At 25°C & solution is stable for 24 hrs.
Dose Reduction : In Geriatric, Renal & Hepatic Pt.
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Reversal of Sedation and General Anesthesia
- 0.2 mg IV over 15 sec
- IF after 45 sec no response, administer 0.2 mg
again over 1 min; may repeat at 1 min intervals; not
to exceed 4 doses (1 mg)
-IF resedation occurs, may repeat doses at 20-min
intervals; not to exceed 1 mg/dose or 3 mg/hr
Benzodiazepine Overdose
- 0.2 mg IV over 15-30 sec
- IF no response after 30 sec, administer 0.3 mg
over 30 sec 1 min later; IF no response, repeat dose
of 0.5 mg IV over 30 sec at 1-min intervals to max
cumulative dose of 3 mg/hr
-Rarely patient may require titration up to total
dose 5 mg
Adverse Effects
> 10%
Nausea and vomiting (11%)
1-10%
Dizziness (10%), Abnormal/blurred vision (3-9%), Agitation (3-9%)
Dyspnea (3-9%). Hyperventilation (3-9%), Pain at injection site (3-9%)
Xerostomia (3-9%), Diaphoresis (1-3%), Emotional disturbance (1-3%)
Fatigue (1-3%), Headache (1-3%), Paresthesia (1-3%), Tremor (1-3%)
Weakness (1-3%)
1%
Delirium, Abnormal hearing, Thick tongue, Generalized seizure
Precautions for IV Administration
Slowly over 15 to 30 seconds
To minimize pain, administer through a freely running IV infusion
line into a large vein
Avoid extravasation
Relative Contraindication to Use
Head Injury/Seizures patients/ Patient under 1 year of age
Should not be used until the effects of neuromuscular blockade
have been fully reversed.
In Psychiatric Patients /Status Epileptics/Myoclonus/Hypertonia
Use In Drug- and Alcohol-Dependent Patients
28. FUROSEMIDE/FRUSEMIDE (LASIX)
Loop Diuretic Use - 1964
Bioavailability : 43 - 69 % ;
Protein Binding : 91 - 99 %
Metabolism : Liver & Kidney, Glucuronidation
Crosses placenta, enters breast milk
Elimination Half Life : upto 100 min
Excretion : Kidney 66 % & Bile Duct 33 %
Formula : C12H11ClN2O5S; Molar Mass : 330.7 g·mol−1
Serious Side Effects
Electrolyte Imbalance
Low Blood Pressure
Hearing Loss
Excessive Urination
Feeling Thirsty
Common Side Effects
Light headed on stand
Ringing in Ears
Sensitivity to Light
Hypokalemia
Dizziness & Dry Mouth
Mechanism of Action
Rapid acting, highly efficacious diuretic
Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride
from the loop of Henle and distal renal tubule.
Increases renal excretion of water, sodium,
chloride, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
Effectiveness persists in impaired renal function
Special Action (Diuresis)
The action on the distal
tubules is independent of any
inhibitory effect on carbonic
anhydrase or aldosterone; it
also blocks negative, as well as
positive, free water clearance.
Bioavailability with
end-stage renal disease
43 – 46%
Elimination half-life is
prolonged in CCF & ARF
General Indications
Edema due to heart or
lung failure, hepatic
impairment, or renal
disease & in ARF or CRF
Hypertension
Therapeutic Effects
Diuresis & subsequent
mobilization of excess
fluid e.g. edema, pleural
effusions)
Decreased BP
Diuretic Effect
Relative Contraindication
Diabetes
Hyperuricemia
Low Magnesium
Low calcium
Low Chloride
Low Sodium
Low Potassium
Known C/O BPH
Hearing Loss patients
Anuria
Continuing loop
diuretics Perioperatively
is relatively safe
Study confirms that
Furosemide before
surgery does not lead to
intraoperative Hypo
Furosemide infusion
(during intra- and early
postoperative period)
has a renal protective
effect during major
surgeries
Dosage ( Oral )
Edema
20–80 mg/day as a
single dose initially, may
repeat in 6–8 hr
Hypertension
40 mg twice daily
initially
Hypercalcemia
120 mg/day in 1–3 doses
Dosage ( IV/IM )
20–40 mg, may repeat
in 1–2 hr and ↑ by 20 mg
every 1–2 hr until
response is obtained,
maintenance dose may be
given every 6–12
hr; Continuous infusion–
Bolus 0.1 mg/kg followed
by 0.1 mg/kg/hr, double
every 2 hr to a maximum
of 0.4 mg/kg/hr.
Dosage in Paediatrics
Oral
2 mg/kg as a single dose;
may be ↑ by 1–2 mg/kg
every 6–8 hr (maximum
dose = 6 mg/kg).
IV/IM
1–2 mg/kg/dose every 6–
12 hr; Continuous
infusion– 0.05 mg/kg/hr
Neonates : 1-2 mg/kg
Available as
IV/IM
10 mg/ml 2 ml or 4 ml
Oral
20 mg or 40 mg
Oral solution for
paediatric
10 mg/ml
More than 10 % patient
are getting
Hyperuricemia and
Hypokalemia after
giving Furosemide
IV/IM
Avoid use of
Furosemide in Pregnancy
and Lactation,
Only Use in Life-
Threatening
emergencies when no
safer drug available
Pharmacokinetics
29. GLYCOPYRROLATE
Full name is Glycopyrronium bromide
Muscarinic anticholinergic group
Glycopyrronium was first used in 1961 to treat peptic ulcers
Since 1975, intravenous glycopyrronium has been used before
surgery to reduce salivary, tracheobronchial,
and pharyngeal secretions
In June 2018, glycopyrronium was approved by the FDA to treat
excessive underarm sweating, becoming the first drug developed
specifically to reduce excessive sweating
In inhalable form it is used to treat chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)
Also used to treat Sialorrhea & Ménière's disease
Side effects
Dry mouth (Xerostomia)
Urinary retention
Headaches/ drowsiness
Vomiting/diarrhea,
Constipation
Blurry vision/ Mydriasis
Urticaria / Pruritus
Since glycopyrronium reduces
the body's sweating ability, it can
even cause hyperthermia & heat
stroke in hot environments
Mechanism of action : Glycopyrronium competitively blocks muscarinic receptors thus inhibiting cholinergic transmission
Oral Administration : 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals, because high fat food reduces orally bioavailability
Glycopyrrolate is associated with a more stable cardiovascular system, fewer arrhythmias and superior control of oropharyngeal
secretions at the time of reversal
Pharmacokinetics
Glycopyrronium bromide affects the gastrointestinal
tracts, liver and kidney but has a very limited effect on the
brain and the central nervous system
Formula : C19H28NO3
+ Molar mass : 318.437 g·mol−1
Elimination half-life : 0.6–1.2 hours Excretion : 85% renal
Routes of Administration : Mouth, Intravenous, Inhalation, Topical
Glycopyrronium has a relatively slow diffusion rate, and in a
standard comparison to atropine, is more resistant to penetration
through the blood-brain barrier and placenta
Used topically and orally to treat hyperhidrosis, in
particular, gustatory hyperhidrosis
Dosages of Glycopyrrolate
Tablets : 1mg/1.5mg/2mg
Oral solution : 1mg/5mL
Injectable solution : 0.2mg/mL
Preoperative : 4mcg/kg (IV/IM)
30-60 min before surgery
Intraoperative: 0.1 mg IV/IM;
may repeat every 2-3 minutes
Control of Secretions : 0.004-0.01
mg/kg IM/IV every 6 hours
Dosages of Glycopyrrolate
Pediatric
Children 1 month to 2 years
(4 mcg/kg (IM); may increase to 8
mcg/kg
Children > 2 years : 4 mcg/kg (IM)
Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal
0.2 mg (IV) per 1 mg of neostigmine
or 5 mg of pyridostigmine
in same syringe
Most preferred drug in reversal by
anaesthesiologist than atropine
Relative Contraindications
Angle-closure glaucoma
Obstructive Uropathy
GI obstruction / Paralytic ileus
Intestinal atony of elderly or
debilitated patient
Unstable cardiovascular status
In Acute Hemorrhage
Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Toxic Megacolon, Myasthenia
Gravis, Reflux Esophagitis
Hiatus Hernia / Mitral Stenosis
Use caution in patients with hepatic
impairment and renal impairment
Glycopyrrolate is a synthetic quaternary amine that crosses the blood-brain barrier poorly and is less likely to cause altered mental
status or tachycardia than atropine
It has approximately twice the potency of atropine and more potent than atropine in its antisialogogue effect
For overdose antidotes are Neostigmine
and Pyridostigmine
30. HALOTHANE
Discovered by C. W. Suckling in 1951
and commercial use started in 1956
Continued till 1990s as volatile
induction
No longer commercially available in the
United States and replaced by Sevoflurane
A potent trigger for Malignant
Hyperthermia
Since 2000 Isoflurane & then
Sevoflurane replaced halothane as volatile
induction in Anesthesia practice
Mechanism of Action
The exact mechanism of the action
of general anesthetics has not been
delineated.
Halothane activates GABAA and glycine
receptors
It also acts as an NMDA receptor
antagonist, inhibits nACh and voltage-
gated sodium channels, and activates 5-
HT3 and twin-pore K+ channels It does not
affect the AMPA or kainate receptors
Potent anesthetic with a MAC of 0.75%
Oil:Gas partition coefficient : 224
Blood:Gas partition coefficient : 2.3
Boiling point : 50.2 °C(at 101.325 kPa)
Molar mass 197.38 g·mol−1
Formula : C2HBrClF3,
Packaged in dark-colored bottles
Unstable in light
Stored at room temperature
Nonflammable and Nonirritant
Colorless and Pleasant Smelling
Metabolism : Hepatic(CYP2E1)
Excretion : Kidney & Respiratory
Routes of Administration : Inhalation
General inhalation anesthetic used for
induction and maintenance of general
anesthesia
King of inhalation agent from 1956 to
1990
The only inhalational anesthetic
containing bromine, which makes
it radiopaque
Contains 0.01% Thymol as a stabilizing
agent
Available as 30/100/250 ml bottle
Actions of Halothane on body
Progressively Depresses Respiration,
Tachypnea with Reduced tidal volume
& alveolar ventilation , causes Bronchodilatation
No increase in salivary or bronchial secretions
Pharyngeal and laryngeal reflexes are
rapidly obtunded.,
Causes Hypotension, Bradycardia and
sometime Cardiac Arrhythmias
Causes dilation of the vessels of
the skin and skeletal muscles.
Potent Uterine relaxant and Produces
moderate muscular relaxation
Gives Moderate induction and very slow
Recovery
Not good Analgesic
Common Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Chills, and Headache
Serious side effects
Hives
Difficulty in breathing,
Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
Abnormal heart rhythm
Decreased lung function
Decreased oxygen in the tissues or blood
Hepatitis
Kidney damage
Malignant hyperthermia
Problems with circulation
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Contraindication : In obstetric anaesthesia
except Uterine Relaxation is required
Halothane Hepatitis
Repeated exposure to halothane in adults
causes severe liver injury (1 in 10000) called as
halothane hepatitis, immuno allergic in origin
and this hepatitis syndrome had a mortality
rate of 30% to 70%, but it is lower in pediatric
patients
Halothane and Heart
It sensitizes the heart to catecholamines,
causing cardiac arrhythmia,
particular ventricular which is occasionally fatal
It
is
potent
trigger
for
MH
But
safe
in
Por-
phyria
Dose and MAC
Induction dose varies from patient to
patient but is usually within the range of
0.5% to 3%. & maintenance dose varies
from 0.5% to 1.5%
Halothane vaporizer is red colour
Age : MAC %
Infants : 1.08, 3 yrs : 0.91, 10 yrs. : 0.87,
15 yrs. : 0.92, 24 yrs. : 0.84,
42 yrs. : 0.76, 81 yrs. : 0.64
Reduce with N2O & Oxygen Ane.
Precautions to Use
Used only in halothane vaporizers
In patients with markedly
raised intracranial pressure
Liver Diseases (any type)
Malignant Hyperthermia suspected patient
In renal failure
With use of epinephrine or norepinephrine
Overdose
No antidote available, drug administration
stopped & assisted/controlled ventilation with
pure oxygen initiated
Fever
is
very
common
after
2-3
days
of
Haloth.
Ane
31. HYDROCORTISONE
Uses of Hydrocortisone
Mainly used as an Immunosuppressive Drug
in Anaphylaxis and Angioedema
Perioperatively in patients on long-term
steroid treatment to prevent an adrenal crisis
Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Adrenogenital Syndrome
High blood Calcium / Ulcerative Colitis
Anemia, Thrombocytopenia & Lymphoma
Rheumatoid Arthritis / Thyroiditis
Dermatitis ( Eczema, Psoriasis & Itching )
Asthma & COPD
Injected into inflamed joints e.g. Gout
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Topical Creams and Ointments
Ranging from 0.1 % to 2.5 %
( 1 mg to 25 mg in 1 gm )
Oral ( Always after Food)
20 mg to 240 mg orally per day (In 3 to 4 Dose)
IM Dose
100 to 500 mg
Intravenous Dose
100 mg IV (Over 1-2 minutes ), followed by IV
infusion of 200 mg over 24 hours OR 50 mg IV
every 6 hours ( Maximum 500 mg in a day)
2 to 3 mg/kg ( Usual dose )
Pediatric Dose : 0.56 to 8 mg/kg/day oral or IV
Patented in 1936 Medical use in 1941
Hydrocortisone is the name for the
hormone Cortisol when supplied as a medication
Hydrocortisone is a Corticosteroid, acting
specifically as both a Glucocorticoid and as
a Mineralocorticoid
It is an agonist of
the glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid
receptors
Compared to hydrocortisone, Prednisolone is
about 4 time potent and Dexamethasone about
40 times as potent in terms of Anti-
inflammatory effect
Mood changes / Headache
Increased risk of infection
Edema / Weight Gain
Swollen Ankle
Long-term use common side effects
Osteoporosis, Upset of Stomach, Physical
Weakness, Easy Bruising, Candidiasis, Sodium
Retention, Potassium Loss & Convulsions
Pharmacokinetics
Formula : C21H30O5
Molar mass : 362.466 g·mol−1
Bioavailability : 100 % in IV, IM & Oral
Elimination half-life : 1.5 hrs. (IV or IM)
Routes of Administration : Oral, IV, IM, Topical
& Rectal Store : Room Temperature
Metabolism : Liver & Excretion : Renal
In September 2020, WHO
approved Hydrocortisone is
effective in reducing mortality
rate of critically ill COVID-19
patient
Compatible with DW, Normal
Saline and Dextrose Solutions
Available as Injectable
ampoule or bulb
100/200/250/500/1000 mg
Hydrocortisone Sodium
Succinate as powder &
Phosphate as solution
Dose
No Dose adjustment in Renal,
Hepatic or Geriatric patients
Hydrocortisone in Anaesthesia
Preoperative : 100 mg IV and dose
adjustment according to surgery, infection,
trauma with 200 mg IV infusion over 24 hours
In Etomidate GA Induction (Specially Infusion)
Always give higher dose in obese patients and
drugs that induce CYP3A4
For patients undergoing any minor to major
anesthesia Hydrocortisone 100 mg is as good as
Dexamethasone 6–8 mg, & should be
administered at time of induction of anesthesia
In Laryngospasm, Bronchospasm, Laryngeal
Edema & Pulmonary Edema, 100 to 200 mg dose
is indicated followed by infusion
Mechanism of Action
Hydrocortisone binds to the
glucocorticoid receptor leading
to downstream effects such as
inhibition of phospholipase A2,
NF-kappa B, other inflammatory
transcription factors, and the
promotion of anti-inflammatory
genes
Works by calming down
our body's immune response to
reduce pain, itching and
swelling (Inflammation)
32. ISOFLURANE
Physical properties
Molecular weight : 84.5 g/mol
Boiling point (at 1 atm): 48.5 °C
Density (at 25 °C) : 1.496 g/mL
MAC : 1.15 vol %
Water solubility 13.5 mM (at
25 °C)
Blood:gas partition
coefficient: 1.4
Oil:gas partition coefficient: 98
Routes of administration :
Inhalation
Formula : C3H2ClF5O
Invented in 1979, Non-flammable
It vaporizes readily but is a liquid at room temperature
Isoflurane is halogenated ether
Mechanism of action
1) Isoflurane binds GABA glutamate
and glycine receptors, but has different effects on
each receptor. 2) It acts as a positive allosteric
modulator of the GABAA receptor in
electrophysiology studies of neurons and
recombinant receptors. 3) It potentiates glycine
receptor activity, which decreases motor function.
4) It also inhibits receptor activity in
the NMDA glutamate receptor subtypes. 5) It
inhibits conduction in activated potassium
channels. 6) It also affects intracellular molecules.
7) It activates calcium ATPase by increasing
membrane fluidity
The average lifetime of Isoflurane
in the atmosphere is 3.2 years
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Inhalation solution
Available as 30 ml, 100 mL &
250 mL
Anesthesia Induction &
Maintenance
Use calibrated vaporizer
Induction: 1.5-3% can produce
surgical anesthesia in 7-10 minutes
Maintenance: 1-2.5% with nitrous
oxide
Additional 0.5-1% may be needed
if given with oxygen alone
Adverse Effects
1-10%
Nausea, Vomiting, Shivering, Hypotension
<1%
Arrhythmias
Malignant hyperthermia (rare)
Elevations in white blood count
May decrease creatinine and increase BUN
Ileus, if severe (fatal)
Hepatic dysfunction (postoperative period) (rare)
Respiratory depression (rare)
Elevated carboxyhemoglobin levels
Hyperkalemia
Contraindications
Hypersensivity
Malignant Hyperthermia
Careful in use
Coronary heart disease
Chronic Renal and Liver
Diseases
Hyperkalemia
Ventricular Dysfunction
Prolong use in GA
Latent neuromuscular disease
Obstetrical Anesthesia
Pharmacokinetics
Onset: Rapid (7-10 min)
Duration: Short
Metabolism: Liver (0.2%)
Clear, Colorless, Stable liquid
Containing no additives or
chemical stabilizers
Pungent, musty, ethereal odor
Isoflurane stored in indirect sunlight in
clear, colorless glass for five years
Used
for
induction
and
maintenance
of
general
anesthesia
Premedication
with
anticholinergic
drug
is
must
before
Isoflurane
Drinking
Isoflurane
cause
drowsiness
dizziness
Headache,
nausea
&
vomiting
Isoflurane has more incidence
of airway hyper reactivity
compared to Sevoflurane
Isoflurane gives analgesia
and relaxes muscles
during anesthesia
Not
advisable
as mask
induction
in
pediatric
patient
Isoflurane
cause
decrease
in
intellectual
function
for
2
or
3
days
after
GA
Extra Shots
Isoflurane causes cerebral
vasodilation leading to increase in
CBF and ICP and markedly reduces
the CMRO2
95 % of inhaled Isoflurane
eliminated by exhalation
It is unsafe to consume alcohol
after Isoflurane anesthesia
Isoflurane bottles and
vaporizers are in purple color
Coughing and laryngospasm are
more common with Isoflurane
Iso.
Rs. 10/ml
Sevo.
Rs.30/ml
Now use of Isoflurane is declining in anesthesia practice
But widely used in Veterinary anesthesia
33. Main Features
Rapid-acting general anesthetic
Produce profound analgesia
Normal pharyngeal-laryngeal reflexes
Slightly enhanced skeletal muscle tone
Cardiovascular and respiratory stimulation
Transient and minimal respiratory depression.
Contraindications
> Angina, Stroke and very high blood pressure
Psychiatric disorders, Uncontrolled Epilepsy
In raised intraocular pressure & Eye injury
Acute Porphyria
Age less than 3 months
Tracheal and Laryngeal Surgery
- Bioavailability – 93 -100 %
- Protein binding - 53.5%
-Distribution half-life 1.95 min
- Half Life - 186 minutes
- Elimination - urine 91 % , 3 %
in feces and 6 % unchanged
- Clearance rate - 95 L/h/70kg
Mechanism of action
Interacts with N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors,
opioid receptors, monoaminergic receptors, muscarinic
receptors and voltage sensitive Ca ion channels
Does not interact with GABA receptors
Selectively depress the thalamoneocortical system before
significantly obtunding the more ancient cerebral centers and
pathways (reticular-activating and limbic systems)
- Water and Lipid Soluble
- Oral ketamine broken down by
bile acids
- Undergoes hepatic Metabolism
- It can be mixed with any TIVA
drugs
- Compatible with all IV fluids
Other uses
> Emergency Dept.
> Asthma
> Seizures
>Pain management
> Depression
> Vet Anesthesia
Invented in 1962 ---- NMDA receptor antagonist with Dissociative Anesthesia ---- Approved in 1970
Most Popular Anesthetic Drug of Anesthesiologists
Ketamine
• I V Effect
Starts -2 min
Last – 25 min
• IM Effect
Starts – 5 min
Last – 4-6 hrs
• Oral – 30 min
C13H16ClNO
More
Analgesia
&
Less
Anesthesia
M/A
Main Actions
Increase BP
Increase Salivation
Bronchodilation
Hallucination
Agitation
Catatonia
Prevent opioid
induced
Hyperalgesia
Best agent
in Post anesthetic
shivering
Post
Ketamine
Double vision
& Nystagmus
are very
common
Dose Schedules
0.1-0.3 mg/kg – Analgesia
0.2-05 mg/kg – Recreational
0.4-0.8 mg/kg -- Partially dissociated
1-2 mg/kg – Fully Dissociated
1-2 mg/kg /IV – Procedural Sedation
4-8 mg/kg/IM – Procedural Sedation
0.1-0.2 mg/kg/hr – Postop Pain Relief
(Infusion maximum 3 days only)
IV Bioavailability -100 %
IM Bioavailability – 93 %
Dose Schedules
10 mg/kg /Oral – As Sedative
Premedication(Bioavailability – 20 %)
0.7-0.9 mg/kg – Intrathecal (S/A)
0.2 mg/ml – Epidural for Postop pain
Intra nasal 0.5-1 mg/kg (Bio-50%)
Intrarectal 0.5-1 mg/kg (Bio-30%)
Sublingually 0.5 -1 mg/kg (Bio-30%)
Inhalation 0.5-1 mg/kg
Topical Gel – 1% ketamine with
other drugs
Ketamine is
the only
drug which
Is given by
all routes
In body
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•Increase HR, high BP(20 %)
•Increased intracranial pressure
• Transient reddening of the skin
• Reduced appetite, nausea
• Increased salivation, vomiting
•Pain, eruptions or rashes at the injection site
• Tonic-Clonic movements
• Double vision , involuntary eye movements,
• Increased bronchial secretions
• Anaphylaxis and Dependence
• Cognitive Deficits
• Emergence reaction
Side
Effect
Pharmacokinetics
•Rapid onset and short duration of action
• Initially distributed to highly perfused brain tissues
• Crosses Blood Brain barrier
• Undergoes extensive redistribution
• Major metabolite are norketamine
and dehydronorketamine
Combination
• Ket+Propofol(Ketofol)
• Ketamine+Dex(Dexket)
• Ketamine+Fentanyl
• Ketamine+Midazolam
• Ketamine+Diazepam
• Ket+Prof+Dex (KPD)
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