skeletal muscle relaxants
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Neuromuscular blocker (Muscle Relaxants) Objectives
1. Physiology of neuromuscular junction
2. Muscle relaxants definition
3. Classification of Muscle Relaxants
3. Classification of Muscle Relaxants
4. Role of MR
4. Role of MR
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Motor unit = Motor neurone Motor axon + branches
+ terminals All muscle fibres to which it connects
One motor neurone has exclusive Control of many muscle fibres
eg 10 oculomotor,1000 biceps
One muscle fibre innervated by one motor nerve terminal
Motor neurone
Motor axon
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Muscle Relaxants: Definition :
• Neuromuscular blockers (NMB’s) :
Drugs that completely paralyze skeletal muscles (from normal tone to zero) by interfering with acetylcholine at neuromuscular jnx.
• Spasmolytics :
Drugs that used to relieve muscle spasm & bring them from hypertonic state to normal muscle tone.
Drugs that decrease muscle tone
NOT DISCUSSEDantispasmodics, vasodilators, Bronchodilators
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Role of NMB ‘s in surgery:
NMB’s are co-administrated with anesthetics in the induction phase to induce muscle paralysis (Abdominal wall & lower limbs)
facilitate the surgery, especially intra-abdominal and intra-thoracic surgeries
facilitate endotracheal intubation.Control convulsion Electroshock therapy in psychotic patientRelieve of tetanus and epileptic convulsion• BUT bcz NMB may paralyze muscles required for breathing,
mechanical ventilation should be available to maintain adequate respiration.
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Paralyzed as follow:– Small rapidly contracting muscles of face, eye, Jae,
toes and larynx
– Larger muscles like Limbs, Neck, Trunk,
– Finally Intercostals and lastly diaphragm.
Recovery is in reverse.
Sequence of skeletal muscle paralysis
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Skeletal muscle relaxants
A. Nicotinic (Muscle) receptor blockers – Peripherally
B. Centrally acting muscle relaxants
C. Directly acting muscle relaxants
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Skeletal muscle relaxants
• Skeletal muscle relaxants block peripherally at the neuromuscular junction (NM receptor of Ach – Muscle).
• Types of Skeletal muscle relaxants:Competitive (Non-depolarizing)Non-competitive (Depolarizing)
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A. Non-depolarizing agents (Competitive blockers).
Mechanism of action : • These have an affinity for the Nicotinic (NM) receptors at the
muscle end plates but have no intrinsic activity.• The antagonism is surmountable by increasing the conc. of
Ach.
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Action PotentialCharacteristic series of potential changes due to a conducted stimulus when an axon is stimulated.
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Depolarizing block ( Non-competitive ) :
Succinylcholine have affinity and sub maximal intrinsic activity at NM receptors.
They open Na channels which cause initial twitching and fasciculation. (fasciculation or "muscle twitch)
It does not dissociate rapidly from the receptors resulting in prolonged depolarization and inactivation of the Na + channels
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• Phase –I Block
• Phase –II Block
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Skeletal muscle relaxants
• Neuromuscular blockers – Non - depolarizing ( competitive ) • Long acting : d-TC,Pancuronium, Pipecuronium, Gallamine
(Kidney Excretion) • Intermediate : Vecuronium, Rocuronium, Atracurium
(eliminated by liver)
• Short acting : Mivacurium, Ropcacuronium (Inactivated by plasma cholinesterase)
• Depolarizing blockers : (Non-competitive) • Succinylcholine (Suxamethonium)
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Skeletal muscle relaxants
Pharmacokinetics :• Most peripheral NM blockers are quaternary
compounds • Not absorbed orally.• Administered intravenously.• Do not cross blood brain barrier or placenta (Except
Gallamine)• SCh is metabolized by Pseudocholinesterase.
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d – Tubocurarine
• More potent than gallamine• Long duration of action ( 1 - 2 hr. )• Eliminated by kidney 60% - liver 40%.• Histamine releaser
• Bronchospasm • Hypotension
• Blocks autonomic ganglia (Hypotension)
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Atracurium
• As potent as curare (1.5)• Has intermediate duration of action (30 min).• Eliminated by non enzymatic chemical
degradation in plasma• used in liver failure & kidney failure, neonate
( drug of choice ).• Liberate histamine (Hypotension ).
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Pancuronium
• More potent than curare ( 6 times ).• Excreted by the kidney ( 80 % ).• Long duration of action.• Tachycardia– Antimuscarinic action
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Gallamine (Flaxedil)
• Less potent than curare ( 1/5 ).• Metabolized mainly by kidney 100% # in renal failure• Long duration of action.Tachycardia due to :• Atropine like action.• Release of NA from adrenergic nerve endings
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Reversal of Blockade (N.D)
• Neostigmine and Pyriodostigmine antagonise• Inc. availability of Ach by Inhibiting AChE • Direct N action at motor end plate
• Use: If longer acting or intermediate acting
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Autonomic effects
• Autonomic ganglia (nicotinic) & post ganglionic parasympathetic (muscarinic) receptors
• Succinylcholine: salivary secretions, bradycardia
• d-Tubocurarine - ganglionic blockade• Pancuronium - vagolysis
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Histamine Release
Hypotension (Histamine release)• d.Tubocurarine • Mivacurium • Atracuronium H.R• Pancuronium• Gallamine
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Skeletal muscle relaxants Duration (mins.)
Pancuronium 40-80
Pipecuronium 50-100
Vecuronium 20-40
Atracurium 20-40
Rocuronium 20-40
Mivacuronium, Rapacuronium
10-20
Succinyl choline 3-6
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Synergists & Antagonist
• Anti AChE antagonise• Inhalational G.A stabilize post junctional
membarane Synergetic• Aminoglycoside syner• Ca++ channel blockers Syner
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Deploarizing PK
• Quaternary ammonium groups • IV• Doesn’t cross BBB, Palcental B.• Sch 5-10min (ChE)• Stimulates ganglion agonist action on NN
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Skeletal muscle relaxants
Depolarizing block (Non-competitive) : Succinylcholine
• It causes muscle pain.• It causes hyperkalemia. (inc. k efflux depolarizing)• Malignant Hyperthermia.• Prolong apnoea• Inc. Intra gastric pressure• CVS arrhythmia • IOP # glaucoma
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Centrally acting
• Cerebrospinal axis without altering consciousness.
• Mode of action is non specific• Depressants of poly synaptic reflexes ( Spinal
& Supra spinal regn of muscle tone)• Mephensin group: Carisoprodol, Chlorozoxazone,
Chlormezanone• Benzodiazepine group: Diazepam & Clonazepam• GABA derivative: Baclofen
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• Chlorzoxazone: Long acting (8-12hr)Slow onset• Carisoprodol: Intermediate action + analgesic,
antipyretic, anti muscarinic action
• BZD• GABA derivative: GABAB – G protein• Inc. K+ conductance, dec. Ca++ conductance
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Skeletal muscle relaxants
Directly acting muscle relaxants :Dantrolene :
Depolarization triggered release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic contraction is blocked / reduced.
• Dantrolene is used orally/ i.v to reduces spasticity in hemiplegia and cerebral palsy.
• It is the drug of choice – malignant hyperthermia
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Active Zones
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• Miscellaneous group: • Quinine: Dec. excitability of motor end plate• Botulinum: Prevents Ca dependent release of
Ach ( Inhibits Ach release)
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Consideration for choosing a muscle relaxant include:
* Duration of action required
* Route of excretion
* Tendency to release histamine
* Cardiopulmonary side effects
* The ability to reverse the blockage
* Contraindication to any specific muscle relaxant.
* Cost
Choice of muscle relaxants:
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