Oxetacaine
- Generic Name
- Oxetacaine
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C28H41N3O3
- CAS Number
- 126-27-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- IP8QT76V17
- Background
Oxetacaine, also called oxethazaince, is a potent surface analgesic with the molecular formula N, N-bis-(N-methyl-N-phenyl-t-butyl-acetamide)-beta-hydroxyethylamine that conserves its unionized form at low pH levels. Its actions have shown to relieve dysphagia, relieve pain due to reflux, chronic gastritis, and duodenal ulcer. Oxetacaine is approved by Health Canada since 1995 for its use as an antacid combination in over-the-counter preparations. It is also in the list of approved derivatives of herbal products by the EMA.
- Indication
Oxetacaine is available as an over-the-counter antacid and it is used to alleviate pain associated with gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, heartburn, esophagitis, hiatus hernia, and anorexia.
- Associated Conditions
- Fissure;Anal, Haemorrhoids, Proctitis, Pruritus Ani, Reflux Acid, Anal eczema
- Associated Therapies
- -
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