Procaine

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