Pharmacology — Key differences for NEET MDS
Esters = metabolized by plasma pseudocholinesterase = procaine. Amides = metabolized in liver = lidocaine. Lidocaine = gold standard LA = 2 percent most common. Onset determined by pKa = lower pKa faster onset. Duration determined by protein binding = higher binding longer duration. Articaine = unique hybrid amide with ester group. Prilocaine = least toxic amide. Bupivacaine = most cardiotoxic.
📖 Read full notes →Triamcinolone acetonide = most used topical oral steroid. Nystatin = topical antifungal of choice for oral candidiasis. Fluconazole = systemic antifungal of choice. Oral candidiasis with steroid inhaler = rinse mouth after use prevention. Clotrimazole troche = topical alternative. Amphotericin B = severe systemic fungal infections = nephrotoxic.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between LA Pharmacology and Corticosteroids & Antifungals in Pharmacology is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.