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Clonidine and or adrenaline decrease lignocaine plasma peak concentration after epidural injection

J X Mazoit1, D Benhamou, Y Veillette

  • 1Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Université de Paris-Sud, Faculté de Médecine du Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
|August 1, 1996
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Clonidine, like adrenaline, reduces the peak systemic concentration of lignocaine when used in epidural anesthesia. This finding suggests clonidine may decrease lignocaine toxicity during combined spinal or epidural anesthesia.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Clonidine, an alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist, is increasingly combined with lignocaine for epidural anesthesia to prolong analgesia.
  • Adrenaline is known to reduce lignocaine peak concentration, potentially decreasing toxicity.
  • The impact of clonidine on lignocaine systemic absorption from the epidural space requires elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the pharmacokinetic effects of clonidine on lignocaine absorption following epidural administration.
  • To compare the effects of clonidine, adrenaline, and their combination on lignocaine systemic pharmacokinetics.

Main Methods:

  • Pharmacokinetic study involving epidural injection of lignocaine.
  • Four study groups: plain lignocaine, lignocaine with adrenaline, lignocaine with clonidine, and lignocaine with both adrenaline and clonidine.

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  • Analysis of total body clearance, apparent volume of distribution, and maximum observed concentration (Cmax) of lignocaine.

    • Main Results:

    • Total body clearance and apparent volume of distribution of lignocaine were consistent across all groups.
    • The plain lignocaine solution exhibited a markedly increased maximum observed concentration (Cmax) compared to groups receiving additives.
    • Clonidine significantly decreased lignocaine Cmax, comparable to the effect of adrenaline.

    Conclusions:

    • Clonidine reduces the systemic peak concentration (Cmax) of lignocaine after epidural injection.
    • Clonidine demonstrates a similar effect to adrenaline in decreasing lignocaine Cmax.
    • These findings suggest clonidine may contribute to reduced lignocaine toxicity in combined epidural anesthesia.