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| = Novacaine. Local Anesthetic. Nerve Block, Infiltration (minor surgery) or Field Block. Was the first local anesthetic synthesized to mimic the effects of cocaine. Short acting. Is an ester, can cause allergic rxns. Tox: CNS and cardiac |
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| Local Anesthetic. Infiltration (minor surgery) Field Block, Nerve block, spinal anesthesia, or epidural block. Most commonly used infiltration LA, shorter acting. Is an amide, can have toxic intermediates. Tox: CNS and Cardiac. |
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| Local Anesthetic. Topical use and spinal anesthesia. Is an ester, can cause allergic rxns. Tox: CNS and Cardiac. |
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| Local Anesthetic. Infiltration, Field block, nerve block, spinal anesthesia, and epidural block. As an infiltrative, has longer effects, so used for more prolonged surgical procedures. Is an amide, can make toxic intermediates. Tox: Especially Cardiotoxic! Also CNS. |
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| Local Anesthetic. Topical use with systemic absorption. Tox: CNS and Cardiac. |
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