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Procaine

Generic Name
Procaine
Brand Names
Novocain
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H20N2O2
CAS Number
59-46-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
4Z8Y51M438

Overview

A local anesthetic of the ester type that has a slow onset and a short duration of action. It is mainly used for infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve block, and spinal block. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1016). Procaine has also been investigated as an oral entry inhibitor in treatment-experienced HIV patients .

Background

A local anesthetic of the ester type that has a slow onset and a short duration of action. It is mainly used for infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve block, and spinal block. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1016). Procaine has also been investigated as an oral entry inhibitor in treatment-experienced HIV patients .

Indication

Used as a local anesthetic primarily in oral surgery

Associated Conditions

  • Otalgia

FDA Approved Products

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No FDA products found

No FDA products found for this drug

EMA Approved Products

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No EMA products found

No EMA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

Product Name
Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Strength
Approved
Approval No.
Online
PROCANOL LOTION 2%
ICM PHARMA PTE. LTD.
LOTION
2%
1997/01/25
SIN09166P
Yes

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