Synonyms: Novocain®
procaine is an approved drug (FDA (1972))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Procaine was approved by the FDA in combination with penicillin in 1948.
Marketed formulations may contain procaine hydrochloride (PubChem CID 5795). In the WHO Essential Medicines list as procaine benzylpenicillin. View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: procaine |
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Used as a local anaesthetic in dental surgery. |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |