Hexylcaine Hydrochloride
Also known as: Hexylcaine, Cyclaine
Hexylcaine hydrochloride, a benzoic acid ester, is a local anaesthetic that has been used for surface anaesthesia of mucous membranes. Local anesthetics produce a transient block of nerve conduction by interfering with sodium channels. This effect of the anesthetic interferes with the development of an action potential across the nerve.
Primary Characteristics
Hexylcaine Hydrochloride is also known as Hexylcaine, Cyclaine.
It is of Synthetic origin.
Molecular Weight: 297.8 · Non-proprietary name: Hexylcaine Hydrochloride.
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic, plasma half-life is less than 10 hrs.
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Indications
Hexylcaine Hydrochloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Infilteration anaesthesia, Nerve block.
Hexylcaine Hydrochloride is also indicated for secondary conditions like Neuropathic pain, Ventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular fibrillation.
Contraindications
Hexylcaine Hydrochloride is contraindicated in conditions like Heart block, Bradycardia, Hypotension.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Hexylcaine Hydrochloride are Convulsions , Headache, Respiratory arrest, Restlessness , Tinnitus , Tinnitus, Numbness , Tingling, Cardiac depression.
Hexylcaine Hydrochloride is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Allergic reactions.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.1.2 — Local anesthetics