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NMBA GENERAL INFO

Non-Depolarizing NMBA
- Competitively binds with NM receptors on the motor end plate without activation
- Muscle relaxation occurs as long as sufficient NMBA remains unbound
NMBA GENERAL INFO

Depolarizing NMBA
- Bind to the NM receptors on the motor end plate and activate them causing depolarization and contraction
- Prevents repolarization leading to relaxation
NMBA GENERAL INFO

NDNMBA
-Competitive blockade of Ach receptors at neuromuscular endplate.
-Have no effect of their own, but prevent depolarization by Ach.
-This creates paralysis (muscle flaccidity).
NMBA GENERAL INFO

DNMBA
-Non-Competitive blockade of Ach receptors at neuromuscular endplate.
-Causes continuous depolarization &prevents muscle cells from repolarizing.
-This creates fasciculation's, followed by paralysis
Rocuronium

Trade
type
Zemuron©

Intermediate Acting NDNMBA
Rocuronium

MOA
-competes with Ach for Nicotinic M receptors at NMJ

-prevents depolarization of skeletal muscle →paralysis
Rocuronium

USES
-induction of paralysis
-maintenance of paralysis
-de-fasciculation
-intubation, surgery & mechanical ventilation
Rocuronium

Pharmacodynamics
-Paralysis begins in eyelids & jaw.
-Then limbs, abdomen & throat.
-finally the muscles of respiration.
Rocuronium

Pharmacokinetics
-Very quick onset of action (1-3 minutes), 2nd only to Succinlycholine.
-Effects persist for approx 30 mins.
-Metabolized in Liver.
-Cannot cross BBB.
Rocuronium

Adverse Effects
-Hypotension - Nicotinic N Blockade
-Respiratory Arrest - Self Explanatory
Rocuronium

Drug Interactions
-Inhalation Anesthetics - Potentiate
-Cholinesterase Inhibitors - Inhibit
-Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Vancomycin, Corticosteroids, CCB’s - Potentiate
Rocuronium

Contraindications
-Myasthenia Gravis
-Hypersensitivity
-Lack of Sedation
Rocuronium

Dose
Prep: 10mg/ml-5mlVial
Dose: Ld: 1mg/kg IVP
Maint: .5mg/kbIVPq10mPRN
De-Fac: 0.1mg/kg IVP q 1-2 mins prior admin of Succinylcholine
Pancuronium

Trade
type
Pavulon©

Intermediate Acting NDNMBA
Pancuronium

MOA
other
-Does not block Nicotinic N & therefore no hypotension
-Can cause tachycardia due to Vagolytic effects
-3-4 minute onset. 40 minute duration.
-Elimination is renal
Pancuronium

Dose
Main: 0.1mg/kg IVP q 10 min PRM
De-Fac: 0.01mg/kg IVP
Vecuronium

Trade
type
Norcuron©

Intermediate Acting NDNMBA
Vecuronium

MOA
other
-Does not block Nicotinic N & therefore no hypotension
-Does not have Vagolytic effects
-3-5 minute onset. 25-30 minute duration.
-Elimination is Bile
Vecuronium

dose
Main: 0.1mg/kg IVP q 10 minPRM
De-Fac: 0.01mg/kg IVP
Succinylcholine

Trade
type
Anectine©
Quelicin©

Ultrashort acting DNMBA
Succinylcholine

MOA
-Non-competitive blockade of Nicotinic M receptors at NMJ.
-Causes continuous depolarization (fasciculations) and prevents repolarization (paralysis).
Succinylcholine

Uses
-Induction of Paralysis
-Intubation
Succinylcholine

Pharmacodynamics
-only difference between Succinylcholine & NDNMBA’s is initial fasciculations.
Succinylcholine

Drug Interactions
-Cholinesterase Inhibitors - Potentiate
- Pharmacokinetics
-Onset of action is 1 min
-Duration of action is 5 mins
-Degraded quickly by plasma cholinesterase
-Antibiotics (Same as Roc) – Potentiate
Succinylcholine

Adverse Effects
-Prolonged effects in pts with genetically low plasma cholinesterase levels.
-Malignant Hyperthermia
-Hyperkalemia
Succinylcholine

Contraindications
-Family Hx of Malignant Hyperthermia
-Family Hx of low plasma cholinesterase
-Known Hyperkalemia
-Penetrating eye injuries
-Hypersensitivity
Succinylcholine

Precautions
-Myopathies
-Burns and multi-system trauma
-Fasciculations may ↑ ICP & IOP
-Can cause vagal induced bradycardia
- Sedation FIRST
- fractures, glaucoma
Succinylcholine

Dose
Dose: 1.5mg/kg RIVP
Neostigmine

Trade
type
Prostigmine©

Reversible Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Neostigmine

MOA
-Acts as substrate for active center of ChE
-ChE has more difficult time breaking down Neostigmine, and during that time Ach is not being broken down.
Neostigmine

Uses
-Myasthenia Gravis
-Reversal of NDNMBA OD
Neostigmine

Pharmacodynamics
-At therapeutic doses effects are only seen at Muscarinic and Nicotinic M receptors.
-Muscarinic
- Heart, Exocrine Glands, Smooth Muscle, Eye
-Nicotinic M
-↑force of contraction
Neostigmine

Pharmacokinetics
-Does not cross membranes well - no PO
-Does not cross BBB
-Duration is 2-4 hours
-Eventually degraded by ChE
Neostigmine

Adverse Effects
-SLUDGEM and Bradycardia
-Neuromuscular Blockade - Similar to Sux
Neostigmine

Contraindications
-GI/Urinary Obstruction
-Peptic Ulcers
-Asthma
-CAD
-Hyperthyroidism
-Succinylcholine
Neostigmine

Drug Interactions
-Muscarinic Antagonists - Inhibit
-Muscarinic Agonists - Potentiate
Neostigmine

Muscarinic effects of toxicity…
D - Diarrhea
U - Urination
M - Miosis
B - Bradycardia, Bronchorrhea, Bronchospasm
E - Emesis
L - Lacrimation
S - Salivation, Secretions, Sweating
Neostigmine

Nicotinic effects of toxicity…
H - HTN, Hyperglycemia
M - Mydriasis
W - Weakness
T - Tachycardia
F – Fasciculations
Neostigmine

Other possible causes of toxicity…
-Physostigmine - Does not carry a charge. Can cross BBB. Used to treat cholinergic antagonist OD.
-Organophosphates
-Mushrooms
Neostigmine

Toxicity
• SLUDGEM
• Bradycardia
• Resp depression
• CNS depression