Procaine

Drug #1815

Procaine is a local anesthetic drug of amino ester group.It was first synthesized in 1905.

Primary Characteristics

Procaine is also known as Procaine (HCl).

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to P-aminobenzoic acid ester.

Molecular Weight: 236.31 · pK_a: 8.05 · Solubility in Water: 9450mg/l · Non-proprietary name: Procaine (HCl).

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via hydrolysis by plasma esterases, plasma half-life is 7.7 min.

Indications

Procaine is primarily indicated in conditions like Dental surgery, Local anaesthesia, Surgical anaesthesia.

Contraindications

Procaine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

6 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Procaine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Convulsions , Anxiety , Dizziness , Allergic reactions , Chest pain .

Procaine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Numbness , Pain , Tingling .

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid injury to the area where procaine is injected. Before using procaine, talk to your healthcare provider if you have liver problems, bleeding or blood clotting problems, heart problems,a neuromuscular disease such as myasthenia gravis or other serious medical conditions.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Inj

0.27 mg/10ml

Drug Classification

1.1.2 — Local anesthetics

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Procaine in Pakistan:

LCPW