Tag: Local Anesthetics Esters

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tetcaine, tetracaine ophthalmic Anesthetics, Topical;  Local Anesthetics, Esters Description Local anesthetics prevent generation/conduction of nerve impulses by reducing sodium permeability & increasing action potential threshold Indications Indicated for Spinal Anesthesia Contraindications Hypersensitivity to aminobenzoic acid, sulfites, parabens, or any components of preparation Spinal anesthesia Adverse Effects Anxiety…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Nesacaine, Clorotekal Local Anesthetics, Esters;  Local Anesthetics, Parenteral Description Short-acting ester-type local anestheticUsed for infiltration anesthesia; peripheral, sympathetic, epidural, caudal, subarachnoid, intravenous regional (Bier’s method) blocks; and ocular surface anesthesiaNot effective as a topical anesthetic Indications Indicated for regional anesthesia. For local anesthesia via infiltration anesthesia or…