-caine: Local Anesthetics (Drug Ending Cheat Sheet)
If the drug ends in -caine, it's a local anesthetic.
-caine drugs are local anesthetics. Block sodium channels.
Common examples
Lidocaine, bupivacaine, ropivacaine, procaine.
Toxicity
CNS: tinnitus, perioral numbness, seizures. Cardiac: dysrhythmias, arrest. Treat with intralipid.
Lidocaine also
IV antiarrhythmic for VT (ACLS alternative to amiodarone).
Frequently asked
Bupivacaine vs lidocaine?
Bupivacaine longer duration. Higher cardiac toxicity.
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