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Status:
US Approved Rx (2010)
First approved in 2000

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Articaine is a dental local anesthetic, which is the most widely used in a number of European countries and is available in many countries around the world. Articaine in combination with epinephrine under the brand name Septocaine is indicated for lo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2024)
First approved in 1996

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Ropivacaine is a member of the amino amide class of local anesthetics and is supplied as the pure S-(-)-enantiomer. It produces effects similar to other local anesthetics via reversible inhibition of sodium ion influx in nerve fibers. Ropivacaine is ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 1995

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Sevoflurane is a general anesthetic that is FDA approved for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult and pediatric patients for inpatient and outpatient surgery. Sevoflurane induces a reduction in junctional conductance by decrea...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1992)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Desflurane is a non-flammable liquid administered via vaporizer as a general anesthetic. It is halogenated exclusively with fluorine and is very resistant to defluorination. For this reason, it is not associated with nephrotoxicity, as is the case wi...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1982

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Etomidate (AMIDATE®) is an imidazole derivative anesthetic and hypnotic with little effect on blood gases, ventilation, or the cardiovascular system. It is intended for the induction of general anesthesia by intravenous injection. Etomidate (AMIDATE®...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1979)
First approved in 1979

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Isoflurane (1-chloro-2, 2,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether) a nonflammable liquid administered by vaporizing, is a general inhalation anesthetic drug. Isoflurane is a clear, colorless, stable liquid containing no additives or chemical stabilizer...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1988)
First approved in 1972

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Bupivacaine is a widely used local anesthetic agent. Bupivacaine is often administered by spinal injection prior to total hip arthroplasty. It is also commonly injected into surgical wound sites to reduce pain for up to 20 hours after surgery. In com...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2001)
First approved in 1970

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Ketamine (brand name Ketalar) is a cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Ketalar is indicated as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation; also, it is indicat...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First approved in 1970

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

Esketamine is an S(+)-enantiomer of ketamine. It is a nonselective, noncompetitive antagonist of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. A nasal spray, containing esketamine, was approved in 2019 for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression in a...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2003)
First approved in 1965

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Prilocaine is a local anesthetic that is similar pharmacologically to lidocaine. Prilocaine binds to the intracellular surface of sodium channels which blocks the subsequent influx of sodium into the cell. Action potential propagation and never funct...