Indicate the local anesthetic, which is more lipid-soluble:
a) Bupivacaine
b) Lidocaine
c) Mepivacaine
d) Procaine
aanya.bansal Answered question August 16, 2024
The correct answer is a) Bupivacaine.
Bupivacaine is a highly lipid-soluble local anesthetic, which allows it to:
– Cross cell membranes more easily
– Penetrate tissues more effectively
– Have a longer duration of action
aanya.bansal Answered question August 16, 2024