Lidocaine Is an Amine Used as a Local Anesthetic and Cardiac

question 60

Multiple Choice

Lidocaine is an amine used as a local anesthetic and cardiac depressant. When Lidocaine is administered,it is administered as its amine salt. Why is the amine salt,rather than the free amine,used?

• A)The amine salt is more basic than the free amine.
• B)The amine salt is a gas at room temperature and can be rapidly inhaled.
• C)The amine salt has a higher solubility in water and bodily fluids than the free amine.
• D)The amine salt is not as addictive as the free amine.

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