General & Dental Pharmacology • ~25 min to master
Esters = metabolized by pseudocholinesterase. Amides = liver metabolized. Lidocaine (amide) = gold standard. Onset order: Fastest → Articaine > Lidocaine > Bupivacaine. pKa determines onset (lower pKa = faster onset).
Local Anesthetics — Pharmacology is a must-do, high-priority topic in General & Dental Pharmacology. It has appeared in 9 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it one of the most frequently tested topics in this subject.General & Dental Pharmacology carries approximately 12 marks in the exam, and mastering Local Anesthetics — Pharmacology is essential for maximizing your score in this section.