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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 (2009)
First approved in 1995

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Capsaicin is a topical analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia. Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch prepar...
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 (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...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1986)
First approved in 1960

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Mepivicaine is a local anesthetic of the amide type. Mepivicaine as a reasonably rapid onset and medium duration and is known by the proprietary names as Carbocaine and Polocaine. Mepivicaine is used in local infiltration and regional anesthesia. Sys...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1955)
First approved in 1955

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Chloroprocaine (Nesacaine®, Nesacaine®-MPF) is a non pyrogenic local anesthetic. Nesacaine® is indicated for the production of local anesthesia by infiltration and peripheral nerve block. It is not to be used for lumbar or caudal epidural anesthesia....
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First marketed in 1860

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cocaine is an alkaloid ester extracted from the leaves of plants including coca. Cocaine is a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor and is clinically used for that purpose, particularly in the eye, ear, nose, and throat. It also has powerful central ...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1955

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Dyclonine is an local anesthetic used to provide topical anesthesia to mucous membranes through sodium channel inhibition. It is the active ingredient in Sucrets, an over-the-counter throat lozenge. It has been used as a local anesthetic agent prior ...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1948

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Lidocaine is a local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used to numb tissue in a specific area and for management of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly those of ventricular origins, such as occur with acute myocardial infarction. Lidocaine alters signa...

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